Litigation Associate

Commercial Litigation Associate (3–7 Years) | Am Law 100 Firm

Locations: Los Angeles, CA | New York, NY | San Francisco, CA | Chicago, IL | Atlanta, GA | Denver, CO | Nashville, TN

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Compensation: Competitive Market Rates (Cravath Scale where applicable) + Annual Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

About the Opportunity

Leatherwood Legal Recruiting is assisting a top-tier, prestigious nationwide law firm seeking high-caliber Commercial Litigation Associates with 3 to 7 years of experience to join its expanding national litigation practice.

Whether you are looking to step into a premier Am Law 100 platform, gain immediate substantive experience on high-stakes, multi-million dollar matters, or join a market-leading team with a clear path toward partnership, this role offers exceptional career momentum.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex commercial litigation matters from intake through resolution, including breach of contract, class action defense, corporate governance disputes, trade secret litigation, and commercial torts.
• Lead discovery strategy, including taking and defending key depositions, overseeing e-discovery operations, and managing expert witnesses.
• Draft high-level court filings, dispositive motions, appellate briefs, and settlement agreements.
• Appear in state and federal courts for hearings, oral arguments, pretrial conferences, and trials.
• Engage directly with corporate clients, providing strategic counsel and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school with outstanding academic credentials.
• 3 to 7 years of dedicated commercial litigation experience in a reputable law firm setting.
• Active bar admission in good standing in the state corresponding to your target office (or eligibility to waive in).
• Superior legal research, writing, and analytical skills paired with confident courtroom presence.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage complex cases independently.

Why Apply?

• Top-Tier Compensation: Top-of-market base salary paired with lucrative merit and billing bonuses.
• Substantive Responsibility: Early stand-up opportunities, direct client interaction, and active trial team involvement.
• National Flexibility: Practice across major markets with seamless cross-office collaboration.
• Professional Growth: Dedicated mentorship, structured professional development, and strong partner-track support.

How to Apply

Confidential inquiries and applications can be submitted directly through this posting or by reaching out to:

Kelly Skeens Raby

Founder & CEO, Leatherwood Legal Recruiting LLC at [email protected]

All inquiries are held in strict confidence.