Responsibilities: The associate will be expected to handle a broad range of litigation responsibilities, including: Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive court filings; Managing written discovery and taking and defending depositions; Appearing in state and federal court, including in contested matters; Conducting legal research and developing persuasive written analysis on complex legal issues; Assisting with case strategy, witness preparation, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation; Taking ownership of assigned matters and case workstreams, including managing deadlines and proactively moving matters forward; Communicating directly with clients and opposing counsel; and. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have: Approximately 3-5 years of substantive litigation experience, preferably at a law firm with a sophisticated commercial litigation practice; Experience handling complex commercial, real estate, or business disputes; Meaningful experience with written discovery, depositions, substantive pleadings and motions, and court appearances; Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills; Strong judgment and organizational skills, with the ability to independently manage matters and competing deadlines; The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a litigation team; and.