What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Litigation Associate position at LHH?
LHH is partnering with a highly regarded litigation boutique on a confidential search for a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an associate who wants to move beyond a traditional support role and take on meaningful responsibility managing cases, advising clients, and gaining hands-on trial experience. The firm's practice is national in scope and handles sophisticated business disputes, restrictive covenant matters, trade secret litigation, FINRA-related disputes, and other high-stakes commercial matters.
What We're Looking For
- Approximately 3-7 years of litigation experience
- Background in commercial litigation, business disputes, trade secret litigation, restrictive covenant/non-compete matters, or similar complex litigation work
- Experience managing day-to-day litigation responsibilities and interacting directly with clients
- Strong legal writing, oral advocacy, and case management skills
- Experience with e-discovery and platforms such as Relativity is a plus
- TRO, preliminary injunction, arbitration, or trial preparation experience is highly valued
- Candidates with white collar investigations experience or finance/accounting backgrounds are encouraged to apply
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- 1650 billable-hour expectation
- Salary range of $140,000-$190,000, depending on experience
- Annual performance bonus
- Significant client contact and ownership of matters
- Meaningful courtroom and arbitration exposure, including opportunities to gain second-chair trial experience
- Partnership-track environment where associates are given substantial responsibility and visibility
- Collaborative team culture with attorneys who enjoy working together
- Strong retirement benefits including 401(k) match and additional employer-funded retirement programs
- Medical benefits, paid CLEs, bar dues, and generous PTO
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
Work Environment
The firm values in-person collaboration and mentorship, particularly during onboarding, while offering flexibility once attorneys are integrated into the practice. This role is ideal for a lawyer seeking sophisticated litigation work, a lower billable requirement, and a clear path to professional growth.
If you are interested in learning more, please apply directly through this posting.
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Salary : $140,000 - $190,000