What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Litigation Associate position at Dentons?
Commercial Litigation Associate - Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, or San Francisco / Oakland
Posted on February 4, 2025
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Responsibilities and practice
Dentons US LLP is seeking a mid-level or senior associate to join our sophisticated Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice in any of our California offices. Candidates should have 4-8 years of complex litigation experience, excellent academic credentials, and proven analytic ability. Ideal candidates will have extensive litigation experience on sophisticated legal matters and some exposure to insurance litigation. 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 analyses 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. 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 will be $280,000 to $380,000, based on experience and location. 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.
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Equal opportunities
Equal opportunity employer. Dentons US LLP considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Dentons US LLP, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 404-527-4061 or email takara.hicks@dentons.com.
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Salary : $280,000 - $380,000
