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Commercial Litigation Attorney

Posted 2 days ago

jobrapidoArlington (VA)

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About the role

About the Opportunity: A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney to join its expanding litigation practice. This role offers significant responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to work on sophisticated business disputes across a broad range of industries. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who enjoys managing complex matters, collaborating with colleagues, and delivering practical, business-focused legal solutions in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, strong mentorship, long-term advancement opportunities, and exposure to high-profile clients involved in complex commercial litigation matters.
Responsibilities: Handle commercial litigation matters through all phases of the dispute lifecycle, from pre-suit strategy through resolution, with supervision appropriate to experience level. Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, legal memoranda, and case assessments. Conduct legal research and develop case strategy for complex business disputes. Assist with and participate in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and court proceedings. Communicate directly with clients regarding litigation strategy, business objectives, case developments, and risk management considerations. Manage fact and expert discovery, including document review, witness preparation, and coordination with experts. Negotiate settlements and assist clients in resolving disputes efficiently and effectively. Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups on multifaceted business litigation matters. Support trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and courtroom strategy. Maintain organized case files, manage deadlines, and oversee day-to-day case responsibilities.
Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Active Bar license in good standing. 3+ years of commercial litigation, business litigation, or complex civil litigation experience. Experience drafting dispositive motions, briefs, discovery materials, and other litigation-related documents. Deposition, hearing, and motion practice experience preferred. Strong analytical, research, writing, and advocacy skills. Excellent oral and written communication abilities. Ability to independently manage multiple matters and competing deadlines. Strong client-relations skills and a practical, business-oriented approach to problem solving. Trial or arbitration experience is a plus but not required.
Benefits: Flexible hybrid work arrangement. Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus opportunities. Meaningful responsibility and direct exposure to sophisticated commercial litigation matters. Collaborative team environment with strong mentorship and professional development. Clear path for career progression and advancement within a growing litigation practice.

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