Litigation Associate Attorney

4-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Wilmington is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 5+ years of civil litigation experience in commercial, corporate, or professional liability cases. The ideal candidate will independently manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, oversee extensive discovery practices, regularly handle court appearances and depositions, and communicate effectively with clients to provide status reports.

Duties:

• Independently manage a litigation caseload, handling cases from inception to resolution.
• Oversee extensive discovery practices, including document production, interrogatories, and depositions.
• Regularly appear in court and conduct depositions on behalf of clients.
• Communicate with clients to provide case updates and status reports.
• Conduct legal research and writing, drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy and development.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and mediation sessions.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files and documentation.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in Delaware.
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience in commercial, corporate, or professional liability cases.
• Strong discovery skills and experience overseeing extensive discovery practices.
• Superior academic credentials with outstanding research and writing skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in Delaware.

Skills:

• Proficiency in independently managing a litigation caseload.
• Strong discovery skills, including document review and deposition preparation.
• Excellent research and writing abilities.
• Superior academic credentials and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to providing high-quality legal representation for clients.

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