Litigation Associate — Commercial Litigation (Philadelphia)

Australia-Employment; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Litigation Associate in the Philadelphia area to join our commercial litigation practice. The role requires 1–4 years of experience, and admission to both the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bars.

The candidate will work on active matters, with opportunities for trial, mediation, and arbitration, and will contribute to writing and research in a collaborative team environment. The position is on-site in Philadelphia, offering competitive compensation between $120,000 and $160,000

Qualifications

• Must have strong legal writing and research skills.
• 1–4 years of commercial litigation experience, including dispute resolution.
• Ability to support all phases of litigation (discovery, motions, trial/mediation/arbitration).

Responsibilities

• Assist on active commercial litigation matters from pleadings through trial and appeal.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery requests; conduct legal research and write memoranda.
• Support trial preparation, mediation, and arbitration efforts.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Dispute resolution

Litigation support

Education

Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bar

Job description

Litigation Associate — Commercial Litigation (Philadelphia)

$125000 - $160000 per year | Philadelphia, PA | On-site | Permanent

Commercial Litigation Associate (PA/NJ Bar Required)

A bit about us:

We are a well‑established Philadelphia‑area law firm with a strong commercial litigation practice serving a diverse client base across complex business disputes. Our litigation team handles matters across all phases of litigation — from initial pleadings through discovery, motion practice, trial, mediation, and arbitration. We also maintain experience in toxic tort and mass tort litigation, offering associates exposure to complex, high‑stakes matters alongside core commercial litigation work.

Why join us?

We believe junior associates grow fastest when given real responsibility early. In this role, you’ll work directly on active litigation matters with genuine opportunities for trial, mediation, and arbitration preparation and experience — not just background research. You’ll be part of a collaborative litigation team that values strong writing and research skills and invests in developing well‑rounded litigators. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive team culture, and a clear path for professional growth in commercial litigation.

Job Details

Job Details: We are seeking a Litigation Associate with 1–4 years of commercial litigation experience to join our Philadelphia‑area team.

Must‑Haves:

• Admission to practice law in BOTH Pennsylvania AND New Jersey (required —please do not apply without both admissions)
• 1–4 years of commercial litigation experience, including dispute resolution
• Strong legal writing and research skills
• Ability to support all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and trial/mediation/arbitration preparation

Nice to Have:

• Toxic tort and/or mass tort litigation experience

Compensation: $120,000-$160,000, commensurate with experience

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