Commercial Litigation Associate

Jobot; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits, including medical, dent

401(k) match

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid work schedule

Hands-on mentorship environment

Top market-aligned bonus structure

Job summary

Jobot in Washington, DC seeks a talented 4th-5th year Litigation Associate to join its Commercial Litigation practice. You will handle complex commercial disputes, including legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, written discovery, depositions, and trial preparation, with exposure to emerging technologies and digital assets.

The role offers a collaborative environment with mentorship, ownership of matters, and opportunities for accelerated development, along with a comprehensive

Qualifications

• 4th-5th year Litigation Associate with experience handling complex commercial litigation.
• Must be admitted to practice in Washington, D.C.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with all aspects of litigation, including written discovery, pleadings, dispositive motions, depositions, and trial preparation/support.
• Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable taking increasing responsibility on high-value matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of complex commercial litigation from research to trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings and motions, conduct discovery, and coordinate depositions.
• Collaborate with trial attorneys on high-stakes matters with increasing responsibility.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral advocacy

Case management

Collaboration

Job description

Join a High-Caliber Litigation Team Handling Complex Commercial Disputes

Salary: $250,000 - $325,000 per year

A bit about us

We are an international law firm with a strong presence in the United States and Europe, focused on finance, government law, real estate, and complex commercial litigation. Our team is known for taking on high-stakes matters where others may see insurmountable obstacles.

With more than 100 litigators globally, we handle sophisticated financial disputes, fraud and defamation claims, intellectual property conflicts, real estate litigation, and other complex commercial cases. Our attorneys regularly appear in jury and bench trials, as well as arbitral tribunals around the world.

Why join us

We offer associates the opportunity to engage in challenging, high-stakes litigation and advisory work from the start. Our environment encourages proactive involvement in all phases of cases, from discovery and research to drafting and trial preparation. Team members collaborate closely with experienced colleagues, gaining hands-on exposure and mentorship while developing strong analytical, writing, and litigation skills. We foster a culture of professional growth, where independent judgment is valued, contributions are recognized, and individuals are supported as they take ownership of their work. This role provides a platform for accelerated development in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating setting.

We also provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support work-life balance and professional development, including:

• Full benefits, including medical, dental, and 401(k) match


• Unlimited PTO


• Hybrid work schedule


• Hands-on mentorship environment


• Competitive salary with TOP market-aligned bonus structure

Job Details

We are seeking a talented 4th-5th year Litigation Associate to join its sophisticated Commercial Litigation practice in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have experience managing all phases of complex commercial litigation, including legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, written discovery, depositions, and trial preparation and support.

The practice handles a broad range of high-stakes commercial disputes, with exposure to matters involving emerging technologies and digital assets, corporate governance, partnership and shareholder disputes, business breakups, and insurance coverage and recovery matters. Experience in any of these areas is a plus.

The successful candidate will have strong analytical, writing, oral advocacy, and case-management skills, with the ability to take ownership of matters while working effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced trial attorneys on sophisticated matters and take on meaningful responsibility early in your career.

Qualifications

• 4th-5th year Litigation Associate with experience handling complex commercial litigation.


• Must be admitted to practice in Washington, D.C.


• Strong academic credentials and excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Experience with all aspects of litigation, including written discovery, pleadings, dispositive motions, depositions, witness preparation, hearings, and trial preparation/support.


• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and case-management skills.


• Experience taking and/or defending depositions and arguing motions is strongly preferred.


• Experience representing both plaintiff and defense-side clients is a plus.


• Exposure to corporate governance, partnership/shareholder disputes, emerging technologies/digital assets, or insurance coverage and recovery matters is a plus.


• Candidates should be proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working on sophisticated, high-value matters with increasing levels of responsibility.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.