Litigation Associate

It is suited for a lawyer who:

• →Takes true ownership of their work
• →Is comfortable operating with growing autonomy
• →Can work through and research sophisticated issues with minimal oversight
• →Has the flexibility to accommodate long hours when matters require it

You will work across a broad range of high-level disputes, including:

• →Complex commercial litigation
• →Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
• →C-Suite / Partner level employment disputes
• →Business and shareholder disputes
• →Securities and fraud matters
• →Defamation, privacy, and reputational risk matters
• →Disputes involving intellectual property, data privacy, cybersecurity, and trade secrets

• D. from an ABA-accredited law school; law school transcript required
• Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; preferred: NY, CA, DE, IL, DC, FL or TX
• 2–3 years of experience in complex litigation at a top commercial litigation firm
• Strong academic record, top of the class at a well-regarded law school
• The ideal candidate would have a federal clerkship combined with a summer associate position and 1–2 years of experience at a top complex commercial litigation firm. Where there is no clerkship, candidates should have received and accepted a return offer following their summer associate position.
• 1–3 years at one of the top commercial litigation powerhouse firms. This refers to firms with a strong record of success in bet-the-company or high-value litigation
• Meaningful hands-on litigation experience beyond legal research and memo writing. Stand-up experience in court, arbitration, or adversarial proceedings, including oral argument, examining witnesses, or presenting at hearings, is a strong plus. 
• Deposition and trial experience preferred
• Breadth of experience across different subject matters and types of cases
• Exposure to and experience using AI tools such as Claude or Harvey is a bonus

Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, as well as our 401(k) retirement program.

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At Sterlington, we believe that world-class talent has no boundaries. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where unique perspectives are valued and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.