Commercial Litigation Associate
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Join Dentons' nationally recognized Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice as a mid-level associate, focusing on complex litigation, insurance coverage, and dispute analysis for a diverse client base.
Responsibilities
- Draft complex case evaluations, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents
- Handle all aspects of litigation from inception through trial and appeal
- Conduct legal research and draft analytical memoranda
- Manage written discovery, document review, and depositions
- Work directly with clients, witnesses, experts, and other counsel
- Analyze insurance coverage and extra-contractual disputes, including drafting coverage opinions and related analyses
Requirements
- 4-6 years of complex litigation experience
- Exceptional writing, analytical, and communication skills
- Dedicated and goal-oriented, with a strong work ethic
- Superior organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, adversaries, and courts
- Strong commitment to client service and responsiveness
- Genuine interest in emerging risks in insurance and environmental and products liability underlying litigation
- Strong writing, case management, client-facing, and oral advocacy skills
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state where the hired candidate will be practicing
Qualifications
- 4-6 years of complex litigation experience
Nice to Have
- Experience with insurance coverage litigation
- Federal District Court or Appellate clerkship
Benefits
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Fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture, Dentons is committed to creating an environment that values and respects the contributions of all colleagues, providing innovative solutions and exceptional client service.