Job Title: Litigation Associate
Job Responsibilities:
The position involves joining a senior-level litigation team within a law firm's Chancery litigation practice. The responsibilities primarily include handling cases in the Delaware Chancery Court, focusing on shareholder disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and other governance issues. The associate will also engage in commercial and securities litigation as needed. The role requires the candidate to represent clients in complex litigation cases, serving as lead counsel in Delaware's Chancery, Superior, and Supreme Court, as well as in the Delaware District Court. The candidate must exhibit excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials. Active participation in a collegial environment focused on attorney development is expected.
Education and Experience Information:
The candidate must have at least six years of experience in litigation, specifically with Delaware Chancery Court exposure. Experience with shareholder disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and governance issues is crucial. Additional experience in commercial litigation and/or securities litigation is considered a plus. An active bar license in Delaware is required.
Salary Information:
The text does not specify salary details. However, it mentions that the law firm offers an excellent benefits package, which includes medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Additional benefits include health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, a health savings account, subsidized emergency child and elder care services, family and medical leave, an employee assistance program, and a pre-tax transportation program.
The law firm emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusivity, seeking applicants from various backgrounds. The firm is an equal opportunity employer, offering equal consideration to all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. The firm is open to search firm submissions from those with active fee agreements in place.
