Lateral Associate — High-Impact Business Litigation

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life/AD&D/Disability

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP seeks exceptional lateral attorneys with strong litigation skills, including discovery, brief writing, taking and defending depositions, and pre-trial preparation. Ideal candidates have experience in complex business litigation in federal and state court and can manage files independently.

Admission in the applying state, or in process, is preferred. Science and engineering backgrounds, IP/patent exposure, and prior peer-firm or judicial clerk experience are

Qualifications

• Admitted to the state bar or in the process of admission.
• Strong research, analysis, and writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files and tasks with independence.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Interact with partners and clients to advance litigation.
• Prepare for and assist at trial with diligence.

Skills

Litigation

Discovery

Deposition

Brief writing

Pre-trial prep

Trial experience

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP is seeking outstanding lateral candidates from all class years with excellent litigation skills, including discovery, brief writing, taking and defending depositions, pre-trial preparation, and trial experience, appropriate for the class year. Ideal candidates will be familiar with complex business litigation in both federal and state court. Experience drafting ready-to-file documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery responses, the ability to independently manage case files and tasks, and strong research, analysis, and writing skills are required. An impressive level of academic achievement and experience practicing litigation at a peer firm or as a judicial clerk are preferred qualifications. Candidates should be admitted in, or be in process of being admitted to, the state in which they are applying.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking substantive work, a high level of responsibility early in their careers, and regular direct contact with both partners and clients. Candidates with science and engineering backgrounds and IP/patent litigation experience or interest are especially encouraged to apply.

Quinn Emanuel offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage; a 401(k) plan with discretionary profit sharing; paid holidays, sick leave, and parental leave; and additional voluntary benefits.

Quinn Emanuel is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Required Documents

Law School Transcript

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

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Revenue:

$1,625,230,000

Profits Per Partner:

$5,229,000

Associates:

692

Partners:

311

Counsel:

165

With over 1,100 attorneys practicing in offices around the world, Quinn Emanuel is the largest law firm dedicated solely to business litigation and arbitration – no tax, real estate, or other common corporate practices. We see litigation as an independent practice that calls for a high degree of spe

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