Overview In this role you support trial-ready contested matters across commercial disputes, regulatory proceedings, and IP-related issues. You work with senior litigators on case prep, drafting, discovery, and strategic analysis to help cases progress. You'll develop courtroom and client-facing skills while gaining exposure to complex litigation. This is an early-career opportunity to grow into a senior role, with a focus on learning, collaboration, and practical strategy. You will contribute to shaping litigation plans and staying current on relevant legal developments.
Compensation / Benefits- Health care plan options
- Vision and dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts/health saving accounts
- Employer-sponsored 401(k) with match and discretionary profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Generous paid time off with sick leave, vacation, parental leave, commuter benefits, charitable matching gift program, well-being support
Responsibilities- Support preparation and management of contested matters, including drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses
- Conduct legal research and prepare clear, persuasive memoranda and analysis on substantive law and procedural issues
- Assist with case strategy by reviewing facts, identifying legal theories, and contributing to litigation plans with senior attorneys
- Manage discovery activities: review, organize, and produce documents; coordinate with e-discovery vendors; and prepare privilege logs
- Prepare witness outlines, deposition summaries, and trial exhibits; assist with trial preparation and courtroom support
- Communicate with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel under supervision to coordinate timelines, requests, and case developments
- Maintain accurate case files and calendars, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines
- Participate in internal case-management meetings, track matter budgets, and support billing and timekeeping requirements
- Stay current on legal developments relevant to contested matters and contribute to firm knowledge-sharing and training
- Support IP-related contested matters when applicable, collaborating with specialists to address intersecting intellectual property issues
Key requirements- J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction
- 2+ years of litigation experience at a law firm, clerkship, or in-house legal department with exposure to contested matters
- Demonstrated litigation skills, including drafting legal documents, conducting research, and participating in discovery and hearings
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking with an ability to synthesize facts and law into practical case strategies
- Proficiency with case-management and e-discovery tools; comfort learning new legal technology
- Analytical thinking
- Strategic mindset
- Clear client and colleague communication
- Legal research
- Drafting of pleadings and briefs
- Discovery management
