Litigation Associate (3-5 years) - Minneapolis, MN; Washington, D.C.

Lathrop GPM LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 210,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Short/Long-term disability

Job summary

Lathrop GPM LLP seeks an associate with 3–5 years of general litigation experience to join its Franchise & Distribution practice. We prefer candidates in Washington, DC or Minneapolis, with strong academic credentials and excellent writing and analytical abilities.

The role offers professional development within a nationally recognized firm, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Bar licensure in the relevant jurisdiction is required or pursued promptly.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of general litigation experience.
• Active bar license in relevant jurisdiction or commitment to obtain one.
• Strong academic credentials and top-tier writing/analytical abilities.
• Interest in Franchise & Distribution practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality general litigation support within the Franchise & Distribution practice.
• Collaborate with partners and associates across matters.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Lathrop GPM is actively seeking an associate with 3 - 5 years of general litigation experience to join its nationally recognized Franchise & Distribution practice group. We will consider candidates for any of our offices, although candidates in Minneapolis or Washington, DC are strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials, exceptional analytical and writing abilities, outstanding interpersonal skills and a strong interest in Franchise & Distribution practice. This position offers continued professional development and support of personal practice growth through client development initiatives.

The current anticipated salary range is $210,000 - $235,000. Actual initial salary may be above or below the identified range and will be based on relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors consistent with applicable law. A full comprehensive benefit plan is provided and includes health care, retirement plan, parental leave, and short/long term disability.

Candidates should have an active bar license in the jurisdiction corresponding with the office to which they are applying or commit to obtaining one as soon as possible.

Lathrop GPM is a full-service, Am Law 200 law firm with 14 offices nationwide. Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and a professional, challenging, yet comfortable working environment.

We celebrate and support diversity and the benefits it brings to our workplaces, clients and communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. It is the employment policy and practice of Lathrop GPM to recruit and hire employees without discrimination because of race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, national origin, military status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law.