Commercial Litigation Attorney

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Salary: $150,000 - $190,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a premier litigation firm in Minneapolis representing private and institutional clients, small business, major corporations, and individuals.

Why join us?

Competitive Compensation
Bonus Opportunity
Accelerated Path to Partnership
Insurance Premium Coverage
401k Contribution
Paid Parking

Job Details

Take your commercial litigation career to the next level with a permanent opportunity to handle challenging disputes and make a meaningful impact. We are seeking an attorney with 5+ years of experience and a strong background in commercial/business litigation to join our practice.

This role offers the opportunity to develop case strategy, advocate for clients, and collaborate with legal professionals on sophisticated commercial matters. The ideal candidate combines sharp analytical skills, persuasive advocacy, and a practical approach to resolving disputes.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial litigation matters from initial assessment through discovery, motion practice, settlement, trial, and appeal, as applicable.
• Analyze insurance policies, coverage issues, contractual obligations, and relevant legal authority to develop effective litigation strategies.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, legal memoranda, discovery requests and responses, and other substantive litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions, interview witnesses, and prepare clients and experts for testimony.
• Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Provide clear, timely advice regarding litigation exposure, coverage positions, available remedies, and strategic options.
• Partner with colleagues, clients, insurers, and other stakeholders to advance matters efficiently and deliver high-quality legal work.
• Manage deadlines, case budgets, and competing priorities while maintaining professional and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in Minnesota.
• At least 5 years of attorney experience handling commercial litigation matters.
• Experience with insurance coverage, including policy interpretation and coverage disputes, or equivalent related litigation experience demonstrating transferable knowledge.
• Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience managing cases through discovery, motion practice, and dispute resolution.
• Ability to evaluate complex facts and legal issues, exercise sound judgment, and recommend practical solutions.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters independently.
• A collaborative mindset, strong client-service skills, and a commitment to delivering results.
• Trial, arbitration, or appellate experience is a plus.

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