Litigation Associate, Delaware

About the role

Kobre & Kim is seeking a corporate and commercial litigation associate with experience in Delaware state courts, particularly the Court of Chancery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Delaware federal courts and possess robust writing, drafting, and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex, high-stakes corporate and commercial matters with a cross-border element.
• Lead counsel on strategic and innovative legal strategies to solve clients' real problems.
• Collaborate on cross-border teams handling criminal defense, regulatory enforcement, internal investigations, civil and commercial litigation, class actions, judgment enforcement, and asset recovery.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients to ensure their satisfaction and loyalty.
• Contribute to the firm's innovative legal solutions and push boundaries in global markets.

Requirements

• Graduated law school between 2023 - 2019
• Juris Doctorate Degree
• Admission to the Delaware State Bar
• Strong litigation experience in Delaware state courts, particularly in the Court of Chancery
• Federal, Chancery, or Delaware Supreme Court clerkship is beneficial
• Experience in Delaware federal courts not required, but is a plus

Benefits

• Earn competitive compensation ranging from US $260,000 to US $420,000 annually, with the exact amount determined by relevant experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, training, skills, and market data.
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Opportunities for career growth and development through continuous learning and evolving legal challenges
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture

Pay

The salary range for this role is US $260,000 – US $420,000, based on a full-time work schedule. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary bonus.

Schedule

Full-time work schedule.

Skills

• Strategic thinking
• Deep knowledge and cutting-edge techniques
• Intellectual rigor
• Determination
• Global outlook
• Problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively on cross-border teams
• Understanding of criminal defense, regulatory enforcement, internal investigations, civil and commercial litigation, class actions, judgment enforcement, and asset recovery
• Experience in Delaware state and federal courts
• Ability to work in a non-hierarchical environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Continuous career evolution through deep learning and personal specialization within product areas
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Opportunities for career growth and development