Job Description
Job DescriptionCommercial Litigation Associate Attorney
Locations: Atlanta, GA | Dallas, TX | Washington, DC
Salary: $260,000–$390,000 (Washington, DC, based on experience)
Direct counsel is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney with 4–6 years of complex litigation experience to join a national law firm. This role provides exposure to high-level insurance coverage litigation, dispute analysis, and coverage assessments, with opportunities to handle all aspects of litigation from inception through trial and appeal.
Responsibilities
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Draft complex case evaluations, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
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Manage all stages of litigation, including discovery, document review, depositions, and trial preparation.
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Conduct legal research and prepare analytical memoranda.
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Work directly with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel.
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Analyze insurance coverage and extra-contractual disputes, drafting coverage opinions and related assessments.
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Collaborate with partners and colleagues to support strategy and case management.
Qualifications
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4–6 years of complex litigation experience; insurance coverage litigation experience is a strong plus.
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Strong writing, research, case management, and oral advocacy skills.
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Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
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Interest in emerging risks in insurance, environmental, and products liability litigation.
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Federal District Court or Appellate clerkship is a plus.
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Must be licensed to practice and in good standing in the state of practice; DC candidates may qualify to waive in.
This role offers significant client-facing responsibility, the opportunity to work on high-stakes matters, and collaboration within a nationally recognized litigation and dispute resolution platform.