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Commercial Litigation Associate

Careerbuilder-US, Dallas, TX, United States


Responsibilities and practice

Dentons US LLP is seeking a junior associate to join our sophisticated Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. Candidates should have 1-3 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.

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.