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Litigation Associate – AM LAW 100 Jobs in Washington, DC at Lateral Link
Title: Litigation Associate – AM LAW 100
Company: Lateral Link
Location: Washington, DC
We are working with a top Am Law 100 firm is currently seeking a highly motivated and exceptionally qualified mid-level associate to join its nationally recognized Litigation & Disputes Practice Group in their Washington D.C. office. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside leading litigators defending national and international companies in complex, high-exposure matters.
Associates will play a meaningful role in all aspects of case development, including participation in high-stakes trial teams and handling bet-the-company class actions and mass tort litigation.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the defense of complex class action and mass tort matters in state and federal courts.
- Manage and support all phases of litigation, including: pleadings and motion practice, fact and expert discovery, depositions (taking and defending), class certification briefing and strategy, trial preparation and support.
- Appellate briefing and support.
- Collaborate closely with partners and clients on litigation strategy and case management.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted to practice law in District of Columbia.
- 3+ years of complex litigation experience within a large law firm setting, including fact and expert witness deposition experience.
- Federal circuit court clerkship and/or Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) experience is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience supporting trial teams in state or federal jury trials.
- Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities, exceptional written and oral communication skills, and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to take ownership of assignments, assume a high degree of responsibility, and maintain a client-service mindset with a collaborative approach.
Required Skills
- Highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid parental leave, and flexible time off.
- Work on challenging, cutting-edge legal issues with top-tier clients across a variety of industries.
- A collaborative environment offering early responsibility and the opportunity to develop as a trial lawyer within a nationally recognized platform.
- Robust training and development programs with hybrid work flexibility.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
