Litigation Associate — Commercial Litigation (Philadelphia)

Jobot; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is assisting a Philadelphia-area law firm in hiring a Commercial Litigation Associate with PA/NJ bar to manage diverse commercial disputes through all stages of litigation.

The candidate should have 1-4 years of experience, strong writing and research abilities, and dual PA/NJ admissions. Salary ranges from $125,000 to $160,000 per year, commensurate with experience, with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Admission to practice law in PA and NJ is required.
• 1-4 years of commercial litigation experience, including dispute resolution.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Ability to support all phases of litigation (discovery, motions, trial/mediation/arbitration).

Skills

PA/NJ Bar admission

1-4 years commercial litigation

Strong writing and research

Litigation lifecycle support

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate (PA/NJ Bar Required) This Jobot Job is hosted by: Trey Mattson

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

We are seeking a Litigation Associate with 1-4 years of commercial litigation experience to join our Philadelphia-area team.

Salary: $125,000 - $160,000 per year

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

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

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