Commercial Litigation Counsel Or Partner

Jobot; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is representing a well-established Mid-Atlantic law firm in Bethesda, MD, seeking a Counsel or Junior Partner in Commercial Litigation. The role will involve leading matters, overseeing associates, and expanding the firm's client base within a sophisticated disputes platform.

The ideal candidate has significant commercial litigation experience, a portable book of business, and proven ability to supervise teams with strong writing and argument skills.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial litigation experience with ability to run cases end-to-end.
• Partial portable book of business experience valued (target around $200K).
• Experience supervising associates and directing complex case strategy.
• Strong writing and argument skills across motions, discovery, and dispositive briefing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee associate-run matters and take lead on ongoing cases.
• Manage and refine case strategy to drive favorable outcomes.
• Advise clients and coordinate with partners on major disputes.

Skills

Significant commercial litigation

Supervising associates

Strong writing/argument skills

Courtroom/arbitration experience

Job description

Counsel or Junior Partner — Commercial Litigation

Salary: $200,000 - $225,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a business-minded law firm with a strong Mid-Atlantic presence and a collaborative litigation platform. This company represents companies and executives in sophisticated disputes and provides practical, strategic advocacy.

Why join us

This role is built for a sophisticated litigator ready to lead matters and help drive team execution. Our client can partially fill the attorney’s plate through internal opportunities, but is seeking someone with an existing foundation of client work who can expand within the platform. You’ll oversee associate-run cases, step into ongoing matters, and act as a trusted advisor to clients.

Job Details

• Significant commercial litigation experience with the ability to run cases end-to-end
• Partial portable book of business (target around ~$200K)
• Experience supervising associates and managing complex case strategy
• Strong writing and argument skills (motions practice, discovery disputes, dispositive briefing)
• Courtroom or arbitration experience strongly preferred
• Licensed in VA and/or MD; DC is a plus