Complex Litigation Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary merit bonus

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Mental wellbeing programmes

Family care benefits

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services is seeking a Complex Litigation Associate with 3–6 years of experience to join their team. This role includes litigating complex disputes from inception through trial, drafting legal documents, and managing case strategies. The position offers a salary range of $260,000 – $390,000 based on experience, along with benefits like annual bonuses, comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k), and flexible time off. Interested candidates can contact Max at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of complex litigation experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent legal research, writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience managing substantive case responsibilities.
• Highly motivated with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Admitted to practice in the relevant office location.

Responsibilities

• Litigate complex disputes from inception through trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions and substantive briefs.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Appear in court proceedings, mediations and arbitrations.
• Work directly with clients on case strategy and development.
• Manage significant aspects of complex cases across multiple industries.

Skills

Complex litigation experience

Legal research skills

Writing skills

Oral advocacy skills

Job description

Complex Litigation Associate

Location: New York, NY | Washington, DC | Boston, MA | Houston, TX | Seattle, WA | California

A leading global law firm is seeking a 3–6 year Associate to join its Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group. This role offers the opportunity to litigate sophisticated disputes from case filing through trial across industries including technology, finance, life sciences and energy. The team is actively engaged in high-profile, fast-paced matters, including commercial disputes, trade secret litigation, financial services litigation, energy-related disputes and product liability matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Litigate complex disputes from inception through trial
• Draft pleadings, motions and substantive briefs
• Take and defend depositions
• Appear in court proceedings, mediations and arbitrations
• Work directly with clients on case strategy and development
• Manage significant aspects of complex cases across multiple industries

Who You Are

• 3–6 years of complex litigation experience
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent legal research, writing and oral advocacy skills
• Experience managing substantive case responsibilities
• Highly motivated with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Admitted to practice in the relevant office location

Compensation

Salary Range: $260,000 – $390,000 (DOE)

Benefits: Annual discretionary merit bonus, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), flexible time off, parental leave, mental wellbeing programmes, and additional family care benefits

Contact Max at [e-mail] to learn more or express interest.