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Commercial Litigation Associate

Dentons US LLP
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

PRACTICE AREAS : Commercial Litigation

JOB TYPE : Law Firm

Company

Dentons US LLP

Position

Commercial Litigation Associate

Location

Orange County, CA

Description : The Orange County office of Dentons US LLP is seeking an associate to join our sophisticated Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. Candidates should have 3-5 years of complex litigation experience, excellent academic credentials, and proven analytic ability. Our associates work collaboratively with our partners and clients and are key members of our team. Expected responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :

  • Working on all aspects of commercial litigation from inception through trials and appeals
  • Conducting legal research and writing memoranda
  • Drafting complex case evaluations and preparing briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents
  • Conducting, propounding and responding to discovery (documents, written discovery, depositions)
  • Working with clients, witnesses, experts and other counsel

This is an excellent opportunity to work with dedicated lawyers who are passionate about their work, all while enjoying the benefits of an international law firm. Dentons’ Litigation and Dispute Resolution lawyers employ the most appropriate tools and strategies for each stage of the process and each unique situation, and clients turn to our team for the intellectual savvy, creativity and depth we bring to high-stakes and complex disputes, wherever they may arise. With more than 200 litigators in the United States and more than 700 worldwide, we bring exceptional depth to our clients’ disputes. Together, we tackle challenges efficiently and effectively so that our clients can move ahead.

Pursuant to California law, the salary range for this position in Orange County, is $260,000 to $325,000, based on experience. Based on years of experience, Dentons associates may have a title of Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate. Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term / long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Exceptional writing and analytical skills, and effectively communicates research into meaningful written work product
  • Demonstrates an ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, as well as adversaries and courts
  • Dedicated and goal-oriented, with a strong work ethic
  • Possesses superior organizational and time-management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, networking and business development skills
  • Embraces client service with respect to internal and external clients
  • Embraces teamwork and values collaboration
  • Technical skills :

  • 3-5 years of complex litigation experience is required
  • Previous law firm experience is required
  • Strong writing and case management skills, level appropriate direct experience handling clients and adversaries, and excellent oral advocacy skills are required
  • Deposition and court experience is preferred
  • Insurance coverage and class action litigation experience is a plus
  • Federal District Court or Appellate clerkship experience is a plus
  • Other requirements :

  • Must be licensed to practice law in the State of California and be in good standing
  • Must include a law school transcript and writing sample with application
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