Complex Commercial Litigation Associate

Jobot; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary up to 320k

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision

Life and AD&D coverage

Flexible PTO and holidays

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Backup child and elder care

CLE and bar dues

Hybrid remote

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Complex Commercial Litigation Associate to join our firm across multiple cities including Dallas, Atlanta, New York, and San Francisco. The role is hybrid with opportunities to work across offices and participate in a broad range of complex disputes.

The position offers a competitive compensation package, with base salary up to $320,000 (DOE), plus bonuses, and a robust benefits program including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and substantial parental leave.

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.

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 research

Writing skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

J.D. and bar admission

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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