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

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP in Wilmington, Delaware seeks a litigation associate with 3-5 years of experience to join the Delaware office. The role involves handling sophisticated commercial, corporate, IP, and other complex disputes in state and federal courts, with opportunities to lead as Delaware counsel and participate in all phases of litigation.

The team emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and professional development in a hybrid environment, with exposure to a broad national

Qualifications

• Admission to the Delaware Bar required.
• 3-5 years of litigation experience in Delaware commercial, corporate, or complex business matters.
• Familiarity with the Delaware Court of Chancery, Delaware Superior Court, and District of Delaware practice.
• Experience drafting written discovery, document review, and deposition preparation.
• Desire to develop as lead litigation counsel and Delaware counsel.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop case strategy and act as either lead or Delaware counsel.
• Draft dispositive and discovery motions.
• Manage discovery, take and defend depositions.
• Prepare witnesses and argue motions.
• Participate in trials and contribute to team performance.

Skills

Litigation experience

Delaware Bar admission

Deposition

Motions drafting

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.

This position is subject to export control laws.

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP is committed to attracting, nurturing, and retaining exceptional professionals.

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.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer.