Description:
About Us:Marks & Sokolov, LLC is an international law firm with over 25 years of experience representing clients in complex, high-value international disputes. Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Moscow our firm is recognized for its deep expertise in international arbitration, commercial litigation, and cross-border dispute resolution.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Commercial Litigation Attorney - full-time or part-time - to join our Philadelphia team. While we strongly prefer candidates with 5+ years of litigation experience, we also welcome exceptional junior attorneys who have demonstrated strong research, writing, and analytical abilities and are eager to develop expertise in international litigation and arbitration.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside leading attorneys in the field, gain invaluable experience, and be part of high-profile, impactful international matters. You will collaborate on sophisticated disputes across multiple jurisdictions and play an important role in shaping significant outcomes for our clients. If you are ambitious and eager to grow, the chance to work with leading specialists in the field and gain invaluable experience
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and litigate commercial disputes and support senior attorneys on large-scale matters
- Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, briefs, motions, and memoranda
- Assist with all phases of discovery, including depositions and document review
- Participate in federal and state court proceedings and international arbitration matters
- Work collaboratively on matters involving foreign jurisdictions
- Provide strategic input and support on commercial and international litigation issues
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (or pending admission for junior candidates)
- Preferred: Minimum of 5 years of commercial litigation and/or arbitration experience
- Also considered: Highly capable junior candidates with exceptional writing skills and a strong interest in international dispute resolution
- Excellent analytical and advocacy abilities
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Russian language skills are a plus, but not required
What we offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience and performance
- Performance-based bonus system
- Opportunity to work in our new office in a prime business center in Philadelphia
- Comprehensive insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
