Our highly regarded client is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its Philadelphia office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigator looking to take greater ownership of sophisticated disputes and manage matters from inception through resolution.
The role offers broad exposure to general commercial litigation, appellate matters, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, and trial preparation in a collaborative environment.
Role Overview
The associate will handle a broad range of complex commercial disputes and will be expected to take meaningful responsibility for active matters.
Responsibilities may include:
- Managing commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution
- Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court filings
- Handling traditional and electronic discovery
- Taking and defending depositions
- Preparing for and participating in hearings and trial
- Assisting with appellate matters and appeals
- Conducting legal research and developing case strategy
- Working directly with clients on case developments and litigation strategy
- Managing multiple matters at different stages of litigation
- Supervising and delegating work to junior associates where appropriate
Candidate Profile
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
- 3+ years of commercial litigation experience
- Experience at a mid-sized or large law firm preferred
- Strong experience with pleadings, motions, discovery, and e-discovery
- Deposition and courtroom experience
- Experience with appellate matters is highly valued
- Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to independently manage litigation matters
- Experience supervising junior attorneys is a plus
- New York or New Jersey Bar admission is a plus
- Strong academic credentials
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Handle sophisticated commercial litigation matters
- Gain exposure to both trial and appellate work
- Take meaningful ownership of cases from inception through conclusion
- Significant deposition, motion, hearing, and courtroom responsibility
- Direct client interaction and strategic case management
- Opportunity to mentor junior attorneys
- Collaborative and team-oriented litigation environment
- Strong platform for long-term career and practice development
Commercial Litigation Associate in pa at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.