Senior Litigation Associate

Verrus, LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Verrus, LLC is seeking an attorney with at least 3 years of commercial litigation experience to join our national practice. The firm operates across multiple U.S. locations with a hybrid work setting and generous compensation programs including bonuses tied to performance.

The candidate will handle investigations, pleadings, depositions, and motions, while managing a diverse caseload in state and federal courts. Strong client communication and academic credentials are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial litigation experience across a broad spectrum.
• Strong experience in investigations, discovery, pleadings, depositions, and motions.
• Excellent academic credentials and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial, and able to build client relationships.
• Portable book of business ideal but not required.

Responsibilities

• Experience with all phases of commercial litigation.
• Conduct factual investigations and discovery.
• Prepare pleadings, take depositions, argue motions, participate in mediation, and communicate with clients.
• Manage a caseload of commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Experience in administrative matters and arbitrations is beneficial.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex commercial issues.
• Must have taken at least 5 depositions with leadership on them.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Investigations

Client communication

multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in resident state

Tools

Westlaw/LexisNexis

Job description

Multiple locations available throughout the United States.

Basic salary + bonus/package dependant with qualifications and experience

About The Firm:

Outstanding AMLAW100 Firm leading nationally with offices based across the U.S. known for teamwork and personalized client service, catering to a range of clients, including Fortune 100 companies, financial institutions, non-profits, and high-net-worth individuals.

The firm operates with boldness, creativity, transparency, and passion, embracing core values such as integrity, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and inclusiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Experience with all phases of commercial litigation
• Conducting factual investigations and discovery
• Preparing pleadings, taking depositions, arguing motions, participating in mediation, and communicating with clients
• Manage a caseload of commercial litigation matters pending in state and federal courts
• Experience in administrative matters and arbitrations is beneficial
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex commercial issues
• Must have taken at least 5+ depositions with being a lead on them

Candidate requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of Commercial Litigation experience ideally across a broad spectrum of commercial disciplines e.g. health law, antitrust and privacy, finance/banking, consumer fraud, insurance coverage, product/premises liability etc.
• Strong experience across investigations and discovery, pleadings, depositions, arguing motions and client communication
• Excellent academic credentials
• The ability to effectively handle multiple projects and articulate legal strategies
• Proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial
• Portable Book of Business would be ideal but not a necessity

Certifications:

• Candidates must be admitted in the state they reside.

Benefits of Firm:

Remote working flexibility - The firm provides a hybrid work setting

Excellent Compensation - They provide a highly competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a generous benefits package

Firm Stability - Cash rich/debt free firm known for their financial prudence

Inclusive Culture - The firm is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They welcome individuals from all backgrounds and encourage collaboration across the firm

Community Engagement - The Law Firm encourages their team to engage in pro bono work, volunteer efforts, and community service, making a positive impact beyond their offices

Philosophy - National Law Firm with an innovative and forward-thinking mindset