Litigation Senior Associate

WilmerHale; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WilmerHale is looking for talented attorneys with four to six years of post-JD experience to join their Washington, DC office. The firm offers a competitive total compensation package that includes base salary, bonuses, and benefits, reflecting the quality of service it provides its clients.

Candidates should possess exceptional writing and analytical skills, experience in managing significant discovery processes, and the ability to draft legal briefs effectively. A Juris Doctor and good standing with a state bar are required.

Qualifications

• Four to six years of post-JD experience required.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Strong work ethic and strategic thinking ability.

Responsibilities

• Draft briefs in district and appellate courts.
• Manage large discovery processes and document productions.
• Lead teams and partake in depositions and motion practice.
• Handle negotiations and meetings with opposing counsel.

Skills

Exceptional writing skills

Analytical skills

Legal research skills

Experience in drafting briefs

Discovery process management

Negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

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 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.

Direct Submissions Only. Search firm submissions will not be accepted.

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.