Litigation Associate

Nelson Mullins is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its litigation group in the Minneapolis office. As an AmLaw100 firm, this will offer a unique opportunity to a lateral associate who wants to be part of a dynamic team in a growing location.

Firm attorneys in Minneapolis have practiced primarily in the area of products liability defense, although they also regularly handle other types of cases, including premises liability, breach of warranty, breach of contract, and other general commercial litigation. They regularly represent some of the world’s foremost medical device, consumer product, industrial, and automotive manufacturers, and they have tried numerous cases to defense verdicts on behalf of their clients. You will be joining a highly skilled team of attorneys who have substantial courtroom experience at the state and federal levels.

All candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and a copy of your law school transcript.

You have at least 3-5 years of meaningful experience in civil litigation, class actions, general commercial litigation, and other complex litigation matters, including products liability or multi-district litigation in a mid-size or large law firm setting. You’re prepared to draft and argue discovery and other motions, take and defend depositions, manage document productions, and bring an entrepreneurial spirit to a growing office. You possess exceptional oral and written advocacy skills with strong academic credentials. You are adept in case management, ready to take the lead, and are admitted to and in good standing with the Minnesota Bar. Will consider applicants with admission to other state bars who have a willingness to become a member of the Minnesota bar.

• At Nelson Mullins, we are dedicated to transparent and fair compensation practices. Pay for this position is determined by factors such as experience, skills, and location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for performance bonuses and benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• In Minnesota, the salary/wage range is $185,000 - $205,000 annually.
  

With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.