Description:
The Richmond office of A Law Firm with More than 1,000 Lawyers in 21 Offices Worldwide is seeking an Associate for their Commercial Litigation Department.When company resources and reputations are at stake, clients count on A Law Firm with More than 1,000 Lawyers in 21 Offices Worldwide for help unraveling even the most complex financial structures, strategic transactions and business relationships. At 250 lawyers strong – many of them first-chair trial attorneys – our commercial litigation team has the bench strength to litigate and defend our clients' interests in domestic and cross-border commercial matters in courtrooms and tribunals around the world. We bring innovation and a relentlessly business-minded focus in providing cost-effective, efficient solutions that further our clients' business goals.
We represent the full range of business clients ? from emerging companies to multinational Fortune 100 corporations ? operating in virtually every sector of the global economy. We provide counsel on all types of business disputes, and have developed particular strengths in handling complex commercial litigation, financial services litigation, insurance coverage litigation, and securities litigation.
Our commercial litigators garner respect from high-level legal decision-makers at some of the most-respected companies, winning numerous commendations. Prestigious independent ratings publications such as Chambers USA, Chambers Global, Legal 500 US and U.S. News-Best Lawyers recognize our practice and individual lawyers among the best for business matters. Along with excellent benefits, A Law Firm with More than 1,000 Lawyers in 21 Offices Worldwide offers our attorneys a competitive salary with hours and merit bonus opportunities, billable hours credit for pro bono work, and a hybrid in office/remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance.
Job Requirements:
- Ideal candidates will have 1 - 4 years of experience working on complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts.
- Associate will be responsible for all phases of discovery, as well as research, writing, and hearing support.
- Candidate must have strong academic credentials, excellent writing and interpersonal skills, be well-organized (responsible for handling a large volume of cases), and have good negotiation skills.
- Virginia bar preferred.
- Please submit cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.
