U.S. Associate- Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations

Linklaters; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Linklaters seeks a mid-level U.S. Associate for its Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations team at the Washington D.C. office. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in complex commercial litigation, including legal document preparation and running discovery.

A U.S. J.D. and admission to the New York State or D.C. Bar are required. The position offers a competitive salary range between $260,000 and $390,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Candidates from the class of 2022-2024 are preferred.
• Proactive candidates with clerkship experience at the federal level are ideal.
• Experience in running discovery and document production in large cases is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join a busy practice advising clients on complex matters.
• Prepare and file legal documents including pleadings and motions.
• Take or defend depositions.

Skills

Complex commercial litigation

Legal document preparation

Excellent written and oral communication

Team-oriented

Education

U.S. Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Admission to New York State or D.C. Bar

Job description

## U.S. Associate- Litigation, Arbitration & InvestigationsApplylocations: New York: Washington DCposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R00015443The Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations team is looking for an exceptional mid-level associate to join the New York or Washington D.C. office. Class of 2022-2024 preferred. U.S. J.D. and admission to the New York State Bar or D.C. Bar required. Candidate should have significant experience in complex commercial litigation, including preparing/drafting and filing legal documents (ex. pleadings, discovery, motions), running discovery and document production in large cases, and taking or defending depositions. Clerkship experience, particularly at the federal level, is also preferred. Candidate must be proactive and team-oriented. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.This is a terrific opportunity to join a busy and growing practice advising clients on complex matters.Application requires a resume, transcript *and*writing sample. Cover letters are optional. Guidance for the writing sample:* Draft briefs are optimal, or anything else written from an advocate’s perspective* Nothing co-written or edited by another* No more than 1500 words (please include a word count)* Please only submit 1 writing sampleThe base salary range offered for this role will be between $260,000 and $390,000. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, performance, qualifications, degrees and location, as well as the needs of the firm.This position is open to recruiter submissions.