Litigation Associate (3-5 Years) - Wilmington, Delaware

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP in Wilmington, Delaware seeks a litigation associate with 3-5 years of experience to join its team. The role involves handling sophisticated commercial, corporate, and IP disputes in Delaware courts and other venues, including case strategy, discovery, depositions, and motions.

This position offers mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities for professional development in a hybrid environment, with a culture blending national Am Law 100 resources and a collegial,

Qualifications

• Admission to the Delaware Bar required.
• 3-5 years of litigation experience, involving Delaware commercial, corporate, or complex business litigation. IP litigation experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with drafting written discovery, document review, and deposition preparation.
• Experience independently drafting pleadings and briefs in support of motions.
• Desire to develop as both lead litigation counsel and Delaware counsel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Delaware counsel in complex disputes, including case strategy and motions.
• Draft dispositive and discovery motions and manage discovery.
• Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, argue motions, and participate in trials.

Skills

Delaware Bar admission

Litigation experience 3-5 years

Motions drafting/briefing

Interpersonal skills

Independent with collaboration

Job description

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is seeking a litigation associate with 3-5 years of experience to join its Wilmington, Delaware office. This position offers a unique opportunity for a motivated attorney looking to take on increasingly substantive litigation responsibilities. The associate will work closely with experienced litigators on sophisticated commercial, corporate, intellectual property, and other complex disputes in the Delaware Court of Chancery, Delaware Superior Court, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, and other courts throughout the country. Associates in our Delaware office play a substantive role in all phases of litigation as both lead and Delaware counsel, including case strategy, drafting dispositive and discovery motions, managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, preparing witnesses, arguing motions, and participating in trials.

Womble offers the resources, platform, and sophistication of a national Am Law 100 firm while maintaining the collegiality, accessibility, and entrepreneurial culture of a smaller practice. Our Delaware litigation team operates in a hybrid environment and works closely together, providing associates with regular mentorship, meaningful collaboration, and substantial opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Delaware Bar required.
• 3-5 years of litigation experience, involving Delaware commercial, corporate, or complex business litigation. IP litigation experience preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with the Delaware Court of Chancery, Delaware Superior Court, and District of Delaware court rules and practice.
• Experience with drafting written discovery, document review, and deposition preparation.
• Experience independently drafting pleadings and briefs in support of motions.
• Desire to develop as both lead litigation counsel and Delaware counsel.
• Sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to exceptional client service and professional development.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, close-knit team culture.

This position is subject to export control laws.

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