Commercial Litigation Associate or Senior Counsel

Husch Blackwell; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 235,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP, a national law firm with multiple locations, has an immediate opening for a Commercial Litigation Associate or Senior Counsel with 6+ years of experience. The role works primarily with the Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education business unit and requires an active bar license in the resident state or a commitment to obtain one.

Experience in both state and federal courts is preferred. The ideal candidate will handle all phases of complex litigation, including investigations,

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Active bar license in the residing state or commitment to obtain one promptly.
• Experience in state and federal court preferred; second-chair at trial/arbitration preferred.
• Healthcare litigation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct factual investigations and discovery for complex matters.
• Prepare pleadings and manage depositions and motions.
• Participate in mediations and communicate with clients.
• Represent clients in both state and federal courts; support healthcare-related matters.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Factual investigations

Discovery

Pleadings

Depositions

Motions

Mediations

Client communication

Trial experience

Judicial clerkship experience

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP is a national law firm with multiple locations across the United States, dedicated to our clients and the industries they serve.

We have an immediate opening for a Commercial Litigation Associate or Senior Counsel with a minimum of six years of experience. We will consider candidates for any of our offices, including our virtual office, The Link. This candidate will work primarily with attorneys in our Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education business unit. Candidates should have an active bar license corresponding to the state where they reside or commit to obtaining one as soon as possible.

The ideal candidate will have experience with all phases of complex commercial litigation, including, but not limited to, conducting factual investigations and discovery, preparing pleadings, taking depositions, arguing motions, participating in mediations, and communicating with clients. Experience in both state and federal court is preferred, and experience with administrative matters and arbitrations is beneficial. Second-chair experience at trial or arbitration is preferred but not required. Healthcare litigation experience is also preferred.

The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials, superb writing skills, a commitment to the community, superior interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated record of working well under pressure. The candidate should demonstrate exceptional judgment, the ability to effectively handle multiple projects, and the ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action. Judicial clerkship experience with a federal court is preferred but not required.

We look for proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individuals with varied backgrounds, interests, and experience for a diverse candidate pool.

At Husch Blackwell, we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

Pursuant to applicable state laws, the compensation range for this position as an Associate in New York, Virginia, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. is $260,000-$340,000; in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington is $250,000-$340,000; in Illinois is $235,000-$320,000; and in Minnesota is $235,000-$300,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salaries in all other markets will vary depending on market data. Associates are eligible for an Associate Performance Bonus and Client Development Bonus.

Pursuant to applicable state laws, the compensation range for this position as a Senior Counsel in New York, Virginia, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. is $155,000-$350,000; in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington is $170,000-$350,000; in Illinois is $180,000-$340,000; and in Minnesota is $180,000-$300,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salaries in all other markets will vary depending on market data.

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