Senior Litigation Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex commercial litigation matters from inception through trial and resolution
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including motions to dismiss, summary judgment, Daubert motions and complex discovery motions
• Take and defend key fact and expert witness depositions
• Develop and execute discovery strategy, including ESI protocols, privilege reviews and vendor management
• Advise clients on litigation strategy, risk assessment and commercial objectives
• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, providing strategic advice and budget management
• Appear independently at hearings, mediations, arbitrations and court proceedings
• Lead trial preparation and courtroom advocacy where appropriate
• Manage case budgets, staffing, timelines and overall matter execution
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and paralegals
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across appellate, regulatory, investigations and white collar practices
• Support business development initiatives, client relationship growth and practice expansion

Who You Are

• 7+ years of complex commercial litigation experience
• Experience gained at an Am Law 100 or Am Law 200 firm preferred
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage sophisticated litigation matters
• Extensive experience with motions practice and high-stakes depositions
• Deep understanding of complex discovery and eDiscovery strategy
• Strong knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence
• Trial, arbitration or judicial clerkship experience preferred
• Experience in real estate, construction, environmental, healthcare or intellectual property litigation is a plus
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills
• Proven leadership, mentoring and client management experience
• Strong business judgement and commercial awareness
• Admitted to the Washington Bar or eligible for prompt admission

Compensation

• Salary: $310,000+ (DOE)
• Benefits: Performance-based bonus opportunity, comprehensive benefits package, structured mentoring and coaching programmes, professional development, leadership training, wellbeing initiatives and excellent long-term partnership opportunities.

Contact

Contact Max at max@tposearch.com to learn more or express interest.