Commercial Litigation Associate

Dentons; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 270,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dentons is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate in Washington, DC, with 4-6 years of experience in complex litigation and a passion for insurance coverage analysis. Join a collaborative team to tackle high-stakes litigation, while benefiting from a robust salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be licensed to practice law in DC.
• 4-6 years of complex litigation experience is required.
• Experience with insurance coverage litigation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft complex case evaluations, pleadings, and motions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.
• Manage all aspects of litigation from inception through trial.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Research skills

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

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Base pay range

$270,000.00/yr - $315,000.00/yr

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Culture and Engagement at Dentons

Fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture is a core priority at Dentons. We are committed to creating an environment that values and respects the contributions of all colleagues. By attracting, supporting, promoting and retaining highly qualified individuals of various backgrounds and experiences, we strengthen our ability to provide innovative solutions, deliver exceptional client service, and advance the success of our Firm. Dentons takes an active approach to promoting a collaborative and inclusive workplace by investing in professional development and culture initiatives.

Responsibilities and practice

Dentons US LLP is seeking a mid-level associate to join our sophisticated Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice in our Washington, DC office. Candidates should have 4-6 years of complex litigation experience, excellent academic credentials, and an interest in high-level insurance coverage litigation, dispute analysis, and coverage assessments. Our associates work collaboratively with our partners and clients and are key members of our team. Expected responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting complex case evaluations, drafting pleadings, motions and other litigation documents
• Working on all aspects of litigation from inception through trial and appeal where relevant
• Conducting legal research and writing memoranda
• Conducting, propounding and responding to discovery (documents, written discovery, depositions)
• Working with clients, witnesses, experts and other counsel
• Analyzing insurance coverage and extra-contractual disputes, including drafting coverage opinions or other coverage analyses

This is an excellent opportunity to work with dedicated lawyers who are passionate about their work, all while enjoying the benefits of an international law firm. Dentons' Litigation and Dispute Resolution lawyers employ the most appropriate tools and strategies for each stage of the process and each unique situation, and clients turn to our team for the intellectual savvy, creativity and depth we bring to high-stakes and complex disputes, wherever they may arise. With more than 200 litigators in the United States and more than 700 worldwide, we bring exceptional depth to our clients' disputes. Together, we tackle challenges efficiently and effectively so that our clients can move ahead.

Pursuant to DC law, the salary range for this position will be $270,000 to $315,000, based on experience. Based on years of experience, Dentons associates may have a title of Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate. Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Position requirements

Personal skills/attributes

• Has exceptional writing and analytical skills, and can effectively communicate research into meaningful written work product
• Is dedicated and goal-oriented, with a strong work ethic
• Possesses superior organizational and time-management skills
• Demonstrates an ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, as well as adversaries and courts
• Embraces client service with respect to internal and external clients
• Has excellent interpersonal, networking and business development skills
• Embraces teamwork and values collaboration

Technical skills

• 4-6 years of complex litigation experience is required
• Experience with insurance coverage litigation is a strong plus, but we also will consider candidates with complex litigation experience who have an interest in high-level insurance coverage litigation, dispute analysis and coverage assessments
• An interest in emerging risks in insurance and environmental and products liability underlying litigation is required
• Strong writing and case management skills, level appropriate direct experience handling clients and adversaries, and excellent oral advocacy skills
• Federal District Court or Appellate clerkship is a plus

Other requirements

• Must be licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia and be in good standing
• Application must include a law school transcript, at least one writing sample, and a cover letter detailing one's experience or interest in (i) high-level insurance coverage litigation, dispute analysis, and coverage assessments and interest in & (ii) emerging risks in insurance and environmental and products liability underlying litigation

Equal opportunities

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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