Commercial Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Commercial Litigation Attorney to build and lead a litigation practice in Dover, Delaware at a fast-growing firm. The role offers real ownership of cases and direct client relationships in a collaborative, low-ego environment.

Expect a ready referral base from existing clients and a path to expand the dispute-resolution capability in our Dover office, with opportunities to shape strategy and leadership as the group grows.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Delaware Bar in good standing (Maryland or Pennsylvania a plus).
• Several years of commercial litigation experience, including contract disputes, business and partnership conflicts, and real property related claims.
• Experience handling matters from pleading through discovery, motion practice, and trial or settlement.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Sound judgment and the ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Comfort developing business and nurturing referral relationships.
• Professional, client focused communication style.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a litigation practice at a fast-growing Delaware law firm.
• Develop ownership of your own cases and client relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues to grow the dispute-resolution capability in Dover.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Contract disputes

Business disputes

Real property claims

Oral advocacy

Research

W riting

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Commercial Litigation Attorney

$150000 - $180000 per year | Dover, DE | On-site | Permanent

Build and lead a litigation practice at a fast growing Delaware law firm, with a ready flow of referred matters, real ownership of your cases, and a collegial team behind you.

A bit about us:

Our client is an established, privately held law firm that has grown quickly across Delaware over the past several years. The firm has multiple offices throughout the state and also serves clients in neighboring jurisdictions. Its practice centers on property transactions, closings, entity formation, and estate and bankruptcy matters. It is now building out a dispute resolution capability in its Dover office and wants a commercial litigator to lead that effort. The firm is known for responsive service, a collegial culture, and clients who come back and refer others.

Why join us?

• Build something: You would help shape a litigation practice at an expanding firm, with real input on how it develops.


• Ready referral base: The firm’s transactional and business clients already generate disputes that currently go elsewhere, so you start with a steady source of matters.


• Real ownership: Expect early responsibility for your own cases and client relationships rather than years of document review.


• Collaborative culture: You’d work alongside experienced transactional attorneys in a supportive, low ego environment.


• Local to Dover: You’d practice in the community where you work, with less of the commuting and billing pressure typical of larger firms.


• Growth path: A growing firm with a new practice line means room to take on leadership as the group expands.

Job Details

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school


• Active membership in good standing with the Delaware Bar (admission in Maryland or Pennsylvania is a plus)


• Several years of commercial litigation experience, including contract disputes, business and partnership conflicts, and real property related claims


• Demonstrated experience handling matters from pleading through discovery, motion practice, and trial or settlement


• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills


• Sound judgment and the ability to manage a caseload independently


• Comfort developing business and nurturing referral relationships


• Professional, client focused communication style

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, color, 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, or 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.