Litigation Associate

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401k with employer contributions

Flexible remote work

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Litigation Associate in the United States. This role involves managing complex litigation across various domains, collaborating with senior partners, and ensuring high-level client relationships. Candidates should have a Juris Doctor degree, at least 7 years' experience in complex litigation, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, healthcare benefits, and a flexible remote working environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 7+ years of experience in complex litigation, preferably in a top-tier or Am Law 100 firm.
• Proven ability to manage substantive components of cases independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, client interfacing, and high-pressure judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation matters with minimal oversight.
• Collaborate directly with partners on case strategy.
• Draft, review, and argue pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Maintain high-level client relationships with timely, responsive communication.
• Exercise strategic judgment in prioritizing cases, deadlines, and resources.
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing and mentorship while upholding standards.

Skills

Complex litigation management

Written and verbal communication

Strategic judgment

Strategic thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Litigation Associate in United States. This role provides a unique opportunity to handle high-stakes, complex litigation across commercial, securities, IP, antitrust, and international arbitration matters. You will work directly with senior partners, managing sophisticated disputes with significant autonomy and strategic impact. The environment is fast-paced, high-responsibility, and client-focused, offering exposure to top-tier clients and decision-makers. You will take ownership of cases, develop innovative legal strategies, and contribute meaningfully to outcomes, all within lean, agile teams. The position allows for flexible remote work while maintaining the professional rigor required to handle elite-level matters. This is an ideal role for a highly capable litigator looking to elevate their career through substantive, strategic work.

Accountabilities

• Manage complex litigation matters with minimal oversight, including commercial, shareholder, securities, fraud, IP, antitrust, and class action disputes.
• Collaborate directly with partners on case strategy, client communications, and legal research and analysis.
• Draft, review, and argue pleadings, motions, and briefs in high-stakes litigation.
• Maintain high-level client relationships and ensure timely and responsive communication.
• Exercise strategic judgment in managing case priorities, deadlines, and resources.
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing and mentorship while upholding the firm’s standards of excellence.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 7+ years of experience in complex litigation, preferably in a top-tier or Am Law 100 firm.
• Proven ability to manage substantive components of cases independently with strategic oversight.
• Strong judgment, business acumen, and responsiveness under high-pressure situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface directly with clients.
• Flexibility to accommodate long hours as required by urgent or fast-moving matters.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plan options (401k) with employer contributions.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth, strategic engagement, and direct partner exposure.

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