Litigation Associate

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in New York, NY seeks a litigation associate to handle all aspects of litigation from investigation through settlement. The role includes discovery, witness preparation for deposition, drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements, and managing filing and service of pleadings.

The candidate should have strong client relationship skills and a track record in high‑volume, fast‑paced environments typical of Am Law 100 firms.

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling all phases of litigation.
• Ability to manage complex discovery and dispositive motions.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of litigation from investigation to settlement.
• Manage discovery, prepare witnesses for deposition, draft pleadings, briefs, and motions.
• Draft and negotiate settlement agreements; manage filing and service of pleadings.

Skills

Litigation

Discovery

Deposition prep

Pleadings

Motions

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

Overview

• The role involves handling all aspects of litigation, including fact investigation, pleadings, discovery, experts, motions, pretrial, trial, and settlement.
• Specific work includes all aspects of discovery, preparing witnesses for deposition, drafting complaints, answers, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements, and managing filing and service of pleadings.
• Developing and maintaining strong business and client relationships is a key responsibility.
• Previous or current employment with an Am Law 100 firm is desired.
• The Litigation Global Business Unit is described as a fast-paced and exciting group that provides the highest level of client service.