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Wilmington, Delaware | Hybrid
Business Litigation Associate
AmLaw 50 Opportunity
A leading national law firm is seeking a Business Litigation Associate to join its Wilmington office.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in working on sophisticated business disputes, including matters before the Delaware Court of Chancery , one of the nation's premier business courts.
The Role
- Complex business and commercial litigation matters
- Delaware Court of Chancery litigation
- Superior Court of Delaware and District of Delaware matters
- Drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court filings
- Managing discovery and preparing for depositions
- Participating in depositions, hearings, and court appearances
- Direct client interaction and substantive case responsibility
- Collaboration with a nationally recognized litigation team
Ideal Background
- Approximately 2–3 years of litigation experience
- Experience handling court filings, drafting pleadings, and managing litigation matters
- Familiarity with the Delaware Court of Chancery, Superior Court of Delaware, and/or the District of Delaware strongly preferred
- Strong research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- Judicial clerkship experience preferred but not required
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school required
- Active Delaware bar admission required
Why This Opportunity
- Opportunity to work on sophisticated business disputes in one of the country's premier litigation markets
- Exposure to high-profile Delaware corporate and commercial litigation matters
- Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility
- Collaborative national litigation platform
- Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Clear long-term growth potential
Compensation
$235,000 – $260,000 based on relevant years of experience and overall background.
Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented business litigators with this type of experience.
If you're open to a confidential conversation about the Wilmington market or would like additional information regarding these opportunities, please feel free to reach out directly.
Confidential inquiries are welcome.
Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition
devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174
Salary : $235,000 - $260,000