Complex Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations Associate

Linklaters Americas; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Linklaters Americas is seeking a mid-level associate to join the Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations team in Washington, D.C. or New York. The position requires a U.S. J.D. and admission to the New York State Bar or D.C. Bar, preferably for the Class of 2022–2024. Candidates should have significant experience in complex commercial litigation and clerkship experience is a plus.

The role includes responsibilities such as preparing and filing legal documents, managing discovery, and taking depositions. Compensation ranges from $260,000 to $390,000, reflecting the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in complex commercial litigation is required.
• Clerkship experience, particularly at the federal level, is preferred.
• Draft briefs or advocacy-type writing samples are optimal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and file legal documents.
• Run discovery and document production in large cases.
• Take or defend depositions.

Skills

Complex commercial litigation

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Proactive

Team-oriented

Education

U.S. J.D.

New York State Bar or D.C. Bar admission

Class of 2022–2024 preferred

Job description

Linklaters Americas is seeking a mid-level associate to join the Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations team in Washington, D.C. or New York. The position requires a U.S. J.D. and admission to the New York State Bar or D.C. Bar, preferably for the Class of 2022–2024. Candidates should have significant experience in complex commercial litigation and clerkship experience is a plus.

The role includes responsibilities such as preparing and filing legal documents, managing discovery, and taking depositions. Compensation ranges from $260,000 to $390,000, reflecting the candidate's experience and qualifications.