Senior Litigation Associate – High-Value Disputes (DC)

Watts & Associates Recruitment; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 305,000 - 430,000; Full time

Job summary

Watts & Associates Recruitment is partnering with a prestigious AM Law 50 firm to hire a Litigation Associate in Washington, DC. The role targets 3+ years of experience, cross-border exposure and an opportunity to handle sophisticated, high-value matters.

You will draft motions, manage complex disputes, coordinate discovery, and collaborate with partners and clients on strategy, with substantial ownership and professional growth available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in litigation.
• Substantive experience relevant to Litigation Associate.
• Strong drafting, analytical, communication and matter-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage key workstreams in complex disputes from investigation through resolution.
• Draft substantive motions, briefs, discovery materials and case strategy documents.
• Analyze factual and legal issues and develop practical litigation strategies.
• Coordinate discovery, witness preparation and hearing or trial preparation.
• Work closely with partners and clients on matter strategy and execution.

Skills

Drafting skills

Analytical ability

Strong communication

Matter management

Education

JD from a Top 50 US law school

Job description

Watts & Associates Recruitment is partnering with a prestigious AM Law 50 firm to hire a Litigation Associate in Washington, DC. The role targets 3+ years of experience, cross-border exposure and an opportunity to handle sophisticated, high-value matters.

You will draft motions, manage complex disputes, coordinate discovery, and collaborate with partners and clients on strategy, with substantial ownership and professional growth available.