Position Title: Associate, Litigation (Remote)

Contract: Full-time

Location: United States of America (100% remote)

Salary: $ Competitive salary based on experience and location

Description:

An innovative boutique law firm is looking for a Junior Litigation Associate to work within the litigation group. 

Our Firm:

Sterlington was founded by a former BigLaw partner to provide high-quality legal services while working 100% remotely. Our clients include private equity and other investment funds, multi-billion-dollar family offices, public and private companies, investment banks, high-net worth individuals, and startups. Learn more at: www.sterlingtonlaw.com. 

The Role:

Due to continued growth, we are hiring a Litigation Associate. The team works on a variety of commercial and complex litigation matters with a focus on executive compensation disputes and consumer class actions. 

Sterlington’s litigation partners come from BigLaw and other well-recognized firms. You will work in an ambitious, agile, and high-performing team that is committed to delivering excellent results and associate development. The role suits an individual with BigLaw experience who is looking for more hands-on experience while working in a purely remote environment.

Responsibilities: 

• Researching potential legal theories and arguments
• Drafting complaints, motions, briefs, and other documents
• Assisting in all aspects of discovery from drafting requests to document collection and production to deposition preparation and support 
• Communicating (verbally and in writing) with clients and opposing counsel.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES: 

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to a state bar; bonus if California or Florida 
• 1.5 to 3 years of experience at an AmLaw 200 Firm 
• Strong writing skills
• Excellent organizational skills 
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Collaborative and team-oriented 
• Some experience with discovery (drafting or responding to requests, document collection and review) 
• Preferable if some experience in representing plaintiffs 

Sterlington is a 100% international virtual law firm. 

About us: www.sterlingtonlaw.com.