What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Associate position at Dentons Bingham Greenebaum?
The Louisville, KY office of Dentons is seeking a motivated and experienced Litigation Associate to join our growing practice. The successful candidate will work in one of the premier Litigation practices on interesting and sophisticated matters from commencement to final resolution. The ideal candidate will be experienced with handling litigation matters, intelligent, hardworking, an excellent writer, thoughtful, driven, and personable. Judicial clerkship experience is not required, but highly desired. The position will include a mix of in-office and remote work depending on case and workload demands.
Recommended credentials include the following:
· 4-6 years of litigation experience
· Excellent academic credentials
· Excellent writing, analytical and communication skills
· Commitment to team work and excellent client service including the ability to understand client objectives and seek creative solutions
· Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build a consensus
· Demonstrated ability to manage litigation on a day-to-day basis including the ability to draft pleadings, propound and respond to written discovery, gather relevant/requested information from the client, draft and argue substantive motions and briefs, and defend/take fact witness depositions with limited supervision
· Licensed to practice law in the State of Kentucky
Dentons is the largest global law firm in the world, with over 5,900 lawyers and professionals located across the globe. Our team shares an entrepreneurial attitude that allows us to pursue excellence through creative and innovative practices that will meet our clients’ needs today and tomorrow. We are committed to attracting highly motivated and talented individuals, each with unique backgrounds and perspectives, who will share our values.
If you are enthusiastic, have initiative, good character, interpersonal skills, a willingness to assume responsibility, and would like to be considered for this position, we encourage you to email your cover letter and resume with academic credentials to: Nilam Bhatt, Legal Talent Manager, nilam.bhatt@dentons.com. Dentons offers competitive compensation based on individual performance, and bonus opportunities may be available in this calendar year. The Firm also offers an excellent employee benefits package.
