Litigation Associate

Boutique Recruiting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 245,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three-tier bonus structure

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) eligibility

Unlimited PTO

Bar Association fees covered

Relocation bonus $5,000

Parking and transportation benefits

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Litigation Associate in Washington, DC for a sophisticated commercial litigation practice. The role offers ownership potential and exposure to matters across corporate governance, digital assets, and insurance disputes.

The candidate should have 4–5 years of experience, a J.D., and be admitted to the DC Bar. Expect responsibilities from pleadings to depositions with substantial courtroom exposure.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of sophisticated commercial litigation experience required.
• Active admission to the Washington, D.C. Bar.
• Experience handling written discovery, pleadings, motions, and depositions.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of complex commercial litigation from pleadings through trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
• Conduct complex legal research and translate findings into persuasive arguments.
• Prepare witnesses and defend depositions in complex matters.
• Support trial strategy and collaborate with partners and the litigation team.
• Work on matters involving corporate governance, digital assets, partnerships, and insurance disputes.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Litigation strategy

Legal writing

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Position Title: Litigation Associate

Salary Range: $245,000–$330,000 / Year, DOE

This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated litigation practice where associates are trusted with substantive work across every stage of complex commercial disputes. The Litigation Associate will manage matters from pleadings and discovery through depositions, motion practice and trial preparation, with opportunities to work on disputes involving corporate governance, digital assets, partnership and shareholder conflicts and insurance coverage and recovery. The ideal candidate is an ambitious commercial litigator who wants ownership, courtroom exposure and a genuine path toward partnership, bringing strong judgment, polished writing skills and the confidence to advocate for clients in complex, high-stakes matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of sophisticated commercial litigation from initial case strategy through discovery, depositions, motion practice and trial
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and other substantive litigation materials
• Conduct complex legal research and translate findings into clear, persuasive written and oral advocacy
• Handle written discovery including document requests, interrogatories, responses and discovery-related disputes
• Prepare witnesses and take and defend depositions in complex commercial matters
• Support trial strategy, preparation and proceedings while working closely with partners and other members of the litigation team
• Collaborate on matters involving corporate governance disputes, business divorces, digital assets, cryptocurrency and insurance coverage and recovery

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school with 4–5 years of sophisticated commercial litigation experience
• Active admission to the Washington, D.C. Bar
• Demonstrated experience handling written discovery, drafting pleadings, arguing motions, preparing witnesses and taking and defending depositions
• Experience within a sophisticated large-law-firm environment, including Am Law 200 firms
• Strong academic credentials with exceptional legal research, writing, analytical and advocacy skills
• Plaintiff-side and defense-side litigation experience strongly preferred
• Experience with digital assets, cryptocurrency, corporate governance, partnership or shareholder disputes and/or insurance coverage and recovery is highly valued

Benefits

• Three-tier bonus structure rewarding billable performance with additional achievement bonus potential at the highest tier
• Medical, dental and vision coverage with immediate eligibility
• 401(k) eligibility beginning immediately
• Unlimited PTO
• Firm-paid Bar Association fees and CLE expenses
• Parking and transportation benefits plus a $5,000 relocation bonus for eligible candidates