Litigation Associate

Brown Rudnick LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 285,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Rudnick LLP in Washington, DC seeks a 4th–5th year Litigation Associate to join our Commercial Litigation practice. The ideal candidate will manage all phases of complex commercial litigation, conduct legal research, draft pleadings and motions, handle written discovery, and take/defend depositions.

Experience in trial preparation and trial support is expected, with exposure to matters in corporate governance disputes, insurance coverage, and cross-border matters.

Qualifications

• Barred in Washington, DC with outstanding academic credentials.
• Experience handling all aspects of written discovery, drafting pleadings, arguing motions.
• Experience with both defense and plaintiff sides is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of complex commercial litigation from start to trial.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings and motions.
• Handle written discovery and take/defend depositions.
• Assist with trial preparation and trial support.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Case management

Written communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Office: Washington, D.C.

Summary

Brown Rudnick is seeking a talented 4th - 5th year level Litigation Associate to join our Commercial Litigation practice in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have experience managing all phases of complex commercial litigation, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, handling written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and working on trial preparation and trial support. Exposure to matters involving digital assets and cryptocurrency, corporate governance disputes, business divorces, including partnership and shareholder disputes, and insurance coverage and recovery matters, particularly in the context of representing corporate policyholders, is a plus. Candidates should possess strong analytical, writing, and case-management skills, have experience with and a passion for oral advocacy, and have the ability to work independently and collaboratively on sophisticated, high-stakes matters.

Our Dispute Resolution & Restructuring Department serves a wide variety of clients in connection with many exciting and challenging matters in a dynamic environment. The team is comprised of high performing, creative thinking trial lawyers. This position will provide an opportunity for accelerated professional development through direct collaboration with senior members of the team. Success will require a proactive mindset and a strong commitment to making the most of this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be barred in Washington, D.C., have outstanding academic credentials, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comparable law firm and/or clerkship experience preferred.
• Experience handling all aspects of written discovery, drafting pleadings, arguing motions, preparing witnesses, and taking / defending depositions.
• Experience with both defense and plaintiff side litigation is a plus.

Who We Are

Brown Rudnick is a leading international law firm that provides exceptional, client-driven service in global litigation, crisis management (restructuring, investigations and special situations), brand and reputation management, life sciences and technology. We advise on high-profile cross-border matters while providing the kind of personal attention to clients that is typically found at boutiques. Our enterprising and tenacious lawyers serve our clients around the globe from offices in key financial centers in the U.S. and the U.K., and have been recognized by, among others, Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation and Law360 for excellence in their fields.

We strive to be enterprising, respectful, inclusive, insightful, and tenacious in every aspect of our business, including our interactions with clients, colleagues, and the communities where we have a presence. We rely on these core values to serve clients in key practice areas and industries.

Salary range based on experience level is in the range of $285,000 - $325,000.

Associates are eligible for a substantial annual bonus that scales with experience and performance. We also offer additional high‑performance bonus tiers for attorneys who deliver exceptional results and production. Our structure is designed to provide meaningful opportunities for increased and highly competitive compensation.

Brown Rudnick LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing talented professionals from all backgrounds across the spectrum of diversity. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or another protected characteristic, all as defined by applicable laws.