Litigation Senior Associate

Justia, Inc.; New York (NY); In loco; USD 260.000 - 340.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

WilmerHale in New York, NY seeks an associate with 4-6 years of post-JD experience to join our Antitrust, Appellate and Commercial Litigation teams. You will draft briefs, manage large discovery projects and participate in depositions and negotiations.

Prior law firm experience is a plus; the role offers opportunities across major practice areas in a leading global law firm, with a focus on collaboration and quality dienstverlening.

Competenze

• Juris Doctor and licensed to practice in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction.
• Post-JD experience in a law firm is preferred.
• Strong writing, analysis and research skills required.

Mansioni

• Draft briefs for district and appellate courts.
• Manage large discovery productions and coordinate teams.
• Engage in depositions and motion practice.
• Negotiate and confer with opposing counsel.

Conoscenze

Exceptional writing

Analytical skills

Legal research

Discovery management

Deposition handling

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Formazione

Juris Doctor

Descrizione del lavoro

1632

Associate Position

New York, NY

*Antitrust & Competition, *Appellate & Supreme Court, *Commercial Litigation, *Government & Regulatory

Friday, October 2, 2026

Legal

WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States and Europe. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology, and business and we have a steadfast commitment to quality and excellence in everything we do—a commitment reflected in the continued success of our clients across the globe.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting the best legal talent. Accordingly, the total compensation package—base salary, bonus and benefits for all lawyers at the firm is highly competitive with that of other major law firms.

We are seeking candidates with four to six years of post-JD experience. Prior law firm experience is a plus. This hire can join our practice in Boston, Denver, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Los Angeles or Washington, DC.

Required experience:

• Exceptional writing, analytical and legal research skills with experience drafting briefs in district and appellate courts.
• Experience managing large and significant discovery processes including massive document productions, leading teams, involvement in taking/defending depositions, and motion practice.
• Talented strategic thinker.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic.
• State court experience.
• Ability to handle negotiations, meeting and conferring with opposing counsel.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor
• Attorney must be licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in in the state/jurisdiction in which the position is based.
• Successful candidates will have excellent writing skills, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to positively contribute to a collaborative work environment.

WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.