What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Litigation Associate position at Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC?
Eckert Seamans, a national, full-service AmLaw 200 firm, seeks a motivated Associate to join the Commercial Litigation team in our Richmond, Virginia office. This position offers exceptional experience working with our attorneys and clients. The ideal candidate will have experience with all phases of litigation, including conducting factual investigations and discovery, preparing pleadings, taking depositions, and preparing substantive motions in Virginia state and federal courts. Prior judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
Qualifications:
- One (1) to five (5) years of commercial litigation experience
- Excellent academic credentials
- Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability and desire to manage a variety of active matters independently
- Court and deposition experience strongly preferred
- Virginia bar admission required
We invite you to apply if you have substantive commercial litigation experience and are looking for an exciting opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm where your contributions are valued and integral to our continued success.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample.
Benefits:
- Generous PTO and holiday schedule
- Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
- Hybrid work schedule
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- 401k plan
Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.
Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position. Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.
