Complex Commercial Litigation Associate

Jobot; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary up to $320,000

401(k) from hire

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & AD&D coverage

Flexible PTO

Parental leave 18 weeks

Backup child/elder care

CLE & bar dues

Pro bono credits

Hybrid remote

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Complex Commercial Litigation Associate to join a nationally recognized AmLaw 100 firm with 600+ attorneys. The role spans Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, Menlo Park, CA, New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, or Seattle, WA with a Hybrid schedule.

Salary ranges up to $320,000 base plus bonuses. Candidates must have a JD and bar admission in the base state, with at least 3 years of commercial litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to work independently

Qualifications

• Strong documentation and briefing capabilities for complex matters.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with precision and attention to detail.
• Experience handling pleadings, discovery, motions, and depositions.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle core litigation tasks on complex commercial matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court filings
• Conduct legal research and translate it into clear, persuasive written work
• Prepare and manage discovery, including written discovery and document review strategy
• Take and defend depositions
• Handle motion practice from drafting through argument support
• Assist with trial preparation and trial support
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and colleagues across multiple offices

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

J.D.

Job description

Complex Commercial Litigation Associate | Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, Menlo Park, CA, New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, or Seattle, WA | Hybrid

Salary: $260,000 - $320,000 per year

A bit about us

AmLaw 100 firm with 600+ attorneys. Complex Commercial Litigation team takes on the kind of sophisticated business disputes that let associates build real courtroom experience early. We pair the resources of a national firm with a collaborative, client focused culture.

Why join us

• Competitive Compensation: Up to $320,000 base salary (DOE) + Bonuses


• 401(k) Plan: Eligible immediately from your date of hire


• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical (Cigna PPO, HRA, or HSA options), Dental, Vision, and $200,000 in firm paid Life and AD&D coverage


• Flexible PTO: No fixed cap on time off, plus 11 paid holidays and a floating holiday


• 18 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for birth or adoption


• Family Support: Up to 20 days per year of backup child and elder care


• Professional Development: Uncapped CLE, plus bar dues and one section paid by the firm


• Pro Bono Credit: Up to 50 pro bono hours count toward your annual billable requirement


• Collaborative Work Environment: Join a team of 670+ attorneys across multiple offices, fostering a supportive and collegial culture


• Hybrid Remote

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Independently handle core litigation tasks on complex commercial matters


• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court filings


• Conduct legal research and translate it into clear, persuasive written work


• Prepare and manage discovery, including written discovery and document review strategy


• Take and defend depositions


• Handle motion practice from drafting through argument support


• Assist with trial preparation and trial support


• Collaborate with partners, clients, and colleagues across multiple offices

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar admission in the state of the office you’d be based in


• Minimum of 3 years of commercial litigation experience


• Proven ability to work independently on pleadings, discovery, and motion practice


• Experience taking and defending depositions


• Strong research and writing skills with excellent attention to detail


• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills

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