Litigation & Dispute Resolution Associate (2-4 years)

Lathrop GPM LLP; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Hybrid working environment

Professional development

Job summary

Lathrop GPM LLP in Minneapolis seeks a Litigation & Dispute Resolution Associate with 2–4 years of general litigation experience to join its team. Active Minnesota bar in good standing is required; strong academic credentials and excellent writing and analytical abilities are essential.

The role involves handling matters in a collaborative environment, conducting research, drafting pleadings, managing client communications, and participating in depositions or court appearances.

Qualifications

• Active Minnesota law license in good standing.
• 2-4 years of general litigation experience.
• Strong academic credentials with exceptional analytical and writing abilities.
• Excellent client service, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Deposition and court appearance experience are ideal but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle general litigation and dispute resolution matters within a collaborative environment.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Manage client communications and provide exceptional client service.
• Participate in depositions and court appearances (preferred).

Skills

Legal research

Analytical writing

Client service

Education

State bar license Minnesota

Job description

Litigation & Dispute Resolution Associate (2-4 years)

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Organising Institution / Firm

Lathrop GPM LLP

Rolling Basis (Official)

Minneapolis, MN

$200,000 - $220,000

Active Minnesota law license in good standing; 2-4 years of general litigation experience; strong academic credentials; exceptional analytical and writing abilities.

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Lathrop GPM LLP, an Am Law 200 law firm, is actively seeking an associate with 2 to 4 years of general litigation experience to join its growing Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice group in the Minneapolis office.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Active Minnesota law license in good standing.
• 2-4 years of general litigation experience.
• Strong academic credentials with exceptional analytical and writing abilities.
• Excellent client service, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Deposition and court appearance experience are ideal but not required.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Handle general litigation and dispute resolution matters within a collaborative environment.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Manage client communications and provide exceptional client service.
• Participate in depositions and court appearances (preferred).

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Anticipated Salary Range: $200,000 - $220,000 (actual initial salary based on relevant skills, training, experience, and applicable law).

Benefits: Comprehensive benefit plan including health care, retirement plan, parental leave, short/long-term disability, hybrid working environment, and professional development programming.

Mode: Full-time (Hybrid)

Application Procedure & Required Documents

• Resume
• Unofficial Law School Transcript
• Writing Sample