Honolulu Commercial Litigation Associate — Trial & Appeals

Dentons; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 148,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentons US LLP in Honolulu seeks an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate to handle disputes from filing to appeal, collaborating with partners and clients on complex matters.

Candidates should have 3–7 years of commercial litigation experience, strong writing and oral advocacy, and be licensed to practice in Hawai'i. The firm offers a competitive compensation package and a path for growth.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of complex and sophisticated commercial litigation experience is required.
• Strong litigation writing, court/deposition experience, and case management skills are required.
• Active admission to the Hawai'i bar or eligibility to practice in Hawai'i is expected.
• Prior law firm experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on all aspects of disputes from inception through trial and appeal.
• Appear and argue in state and federal trial and appellate courts.
• Take and defend depositions and coordinate with witnesses and experts.
• Draft briefs, pleadings, motions and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.
• Manage complex disputes including discovery and document review.
• Support business development and other litigation-related matters.

Skills

Complex commercial litigation

Litigation writing

Deposition experience

Court experience

Education

J.D. required

Job description

Dentons US LLP in Honolulu seeks an experienced Commercial Litigation Associate to handle disputes from filing to appeal, collaborating with partners and clients on complex matters.

Candidates should have 3–7 years of commercial litigation experience, strong writing and oral advocacy, and be licensed to practice in Hawai'i. The firm offers a competitive compensation package and a path for growth.