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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP · 1 week ago

Commercial Litigation Associate – Junior Level – New York

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$205K/yr - $330K/yr

1+ years exp

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a junior level associate to join its commercial litigation group in New York. The role involves managing cases, drafting pleadings, taking depositions, and arguing motions in commercial litigation.

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Responsibilities

Managing cases

Drafting and research responsibility for pleadings and contested motions (such as motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, preliminary injunction or class certification briefing)

Taking depositions

Propounding written discovery and responses

Arguing motions

Qualification

Commercial litigation experienceDrafting pleadingsOral advocacy skillsResearch responsibilityManaging casesEmpathyCommitment to client serviceDiversityInclusion awareness

Required

Minimum of one year experience in commercial litigation

Large law-firm or established boutique experience is required

Experience in commercial litigation pending in state and federal courts or arbitrations

Experience managing cases

Drafting and research responsibility for pleadings and contested motions (such as motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, preliminary injunction or class certification briefing)

Taking depositions

Propounding written discovery and responses

Arguing motions

Experience or demonstrated interest in complex litigation, especially areas of focus including disputes concerning contract performance, breach of fiduciary duties, debtor and creditor matters, partnerships and shareholders, supply and vendor agreements, unfair competition, and consumer class actions

Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills

Preferred

Clerkship and court experience is not required but a plus

Benefits

Bonus

Health insurance with an optional HSA

Short term disability

Long term disability

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k)

Vacation

Sick time

Employee assistance program

Voluntary accident insurance

Voluntary life

Voluntary disability

Voluntary long-term care

Pet insurance

Commuter and Transit programs

Company

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Purpose drives us. Davis Wright Tremaine was founded on three guiding principles: ability, integrity, and service.

Founded in 1944

Seattle, Washington, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.dwt.com/

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