Litigation Partner

Litigation Partner

Job Description

We are seeking a senior Litigation Partner to join our firm and help grow our practice. Ideal candidates bring deep experience across all aspects of litigation, a portable book of business (minimum $500K), and an interest in working in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

YOU ARE:

• A stellar attorney with at least 10 full years of experience litigating commercial disputes.
• Licensed to practice in New York, California, Florida, Texas or elsewhere in the U.S. or UK, with a portable book of business of at least $500,000.
• A natural leader, experienced in drafting pleadings, discovery documents, and motions.
• Practical, prepared and resourceful with excellent people skills.
• An efficient and effective plain-English communicator.
• Conscientious, thorough and highly accountable.
• Motivated to learn and improve. Receptive to constructive feedback.
• Polished, poised, energetic with a strong work ethic.
• Always responsive and often proactive, keeping your clients (and team) well-informed.

YOU HAVE:

• Been involved in document production and understand how the process works.
• Attended court conferences and depositions as a first or second chair.
• A real passion for being a litigator.
• A great sense of humor and litigation deadlines do not phase you.
• Experience litigating copyright, trademark, or employment matters (a plus, not required).

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WOULD:

• Report to our Litigation Chair.
• Draft, review and revise pleadings, discovery, motions and deliver practical advice.
• Supervise lawyers, paralegals, law clerks, and externs on your team.
• Attend court conferences, take depositions and argue motions, as your skills grow.
• Lead by example: with your work ethic, constructive feedback, and positive attitude.
• Have significant client contact.
• Be involved in client development and the growth of the firm.
• Continue to develop your own book of business and help drive the continued growth of the firm.

WHY US:

• As we continue to grow, leadership is important to us – we provide an environment that promotes management development.
• We provide comprehensive administrative support to allow you to focus on the work that matters.
• You will have the opportunity to lead the next generation of exceptional lawyers.
• Diversity is valued and welcomed at Romano Law. We appreciate differing backgrounds, experiences, and thoughts.
• We promote team engagement in our collaborative, communicative, and approachable environment.
• We strive to create an environment that promotes happiness and success for each of our team members. We go to great lengths to make this happen.
• Total Compensation – $250,000 – $750,000 or more (based on experience, book of business, and performance).

TO BE CONSIDERED:

At Romano Law, we believe everyone has the right to be happy and successful in their role and we go to great lengths to make this happen. Please tell us a little about yourself by clicking “Submit Application”.

• In your cover letter, be sure to include your answer to the question “What’s the biggest shift you’ve seen in what clients expect from their lawyers?”

Your application will be considered ONLY if you have followed ALL the instructions above.