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Litigation Associate

Sterlington, PLLC
Location
United States
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Legal Practice
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • 2–3 years of experience in complex litigation at a top commercial litigation firm
  • Strong academic record, top of the class at a well-regarded law school
  • Meaningful hands-on litigation experience beyond legal research and memo writing
Nice to have
  • Federal clerkship combined with a summer associate position
  • 1–2 years of experience at a top complex commercial litigation firm
  • Deposition and trial experience
  • Exposure to and experience using AI tools such as Claude or Harvey
What the job really is

The Litigation Associate role at Sterlington PLLC involves working closely with partners and senior associates on complex litigation matters. The position requires taking ownership of work, conducting research on sophisticated issues, and managing high-level disputes, including commercial litigation and arbitration. Candidates should be prepared for long hours and have meaningful hands-on litigation experience.

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
  • 401(k) retirement program
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role requires flexibility for long hours
  • Experience with AI tools is a bonus but not mandatory
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