Hybrid Delaware Business Litigation Associate

Career Developers; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Developers in Wilmington, Delaware, is seeking a Business Litigation Associate for a full-time hybrid role. The position requires Delaware admission and at least 3 years of civil litigation experience, with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills, plus discovery/e-discovery experience.

You will work on complex business disputes with experienced litigators in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Admission to practice in Delaware is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in defense litigation, commercial litigation, or complex business disputes.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Experience managing discovery and e-discovery processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation environment
• Strong organizational, case management, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of complex civil litigation from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and discovery responses
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive written advocacy
• Manage and coordinate discovery, including e-discovery
• Participate in depositions, court appearances, mediations, hearings, and other litigation proceedings
• Communicate directly with clients and provide strategic guidance and regular case updates
• Collaborate closely with attorneys across offices and practice groups on complex litigation matters
• Handle sophisticated and high-exposure matters with professionalism and attention to detail

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Discovery management

E-discovery

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Career Developers in Wilmington, Delaware, is seeking a Business Litigation Associate for a full-time hybrid role. The position requires Delaware admission and at least 3 years of civil litigation experience, with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills, plus discovery/e-discovery experience.

You will work on complex business disputes with experienced litigators in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.