Description:

Culture and Engagement at Dentons
Fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture is a core priority at Dentons. We are committed to creating an environment that values and respects the contributions of all colleagues. By attracting, supporting, promoting and retaining highly qualified individuals of various backgrounds and experiences, we strengthen our ability to provide innovative solutions, deliver exceptional client service, and advance the success of our Firm. Dentons takes an active approach to promoting a collaborative and inclusive workplace by investing in professional development and culture initiatives.

Responsibilities and practice:

We are looking for a litigation associate who will devote their practice to environmental litigation. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of commercial litigation experience, including drafting motions, pleadings, and written discovery, and managing document review projects.

Prior experience in environmental matters is preferred but not required. An interest in environmental law and environmental litigation is essential.

Our environmental practice includes experienced environmental lawyers who work on a variety of matters, including oversight of contaminated sites, environmental compliance counseling, and advising on emergency/incident response. Our litigators join with these lawyers to develop strategies for incipient disputes and to work on administrative proceedings, alternative dispute resolution, and civil actions. Expected responsibilities include:

Manage cases from inception to conclusion
Conduct factual investigations and research, interact with clients
Draft research memos, motions, briefs, pleadings and discovery
Research relevant case law, statutes and regulations
Prepare for and conduct depositions, argue motions
Conduct and manage all aspect of discovery, including e-discovery
Prepare for, assist in and conduct hearings and trials
Assist in business development and marketing opportunities

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team that is passionate about what they do and gain meaningful experience while enjoying the benefits and resources of a global law firm. Dentons' Litigation and Dispute Resolution lawyers are strategic business advisors who provide counsel on complex commercial litigation needs, including trade secret and unfair competition claims, construction litigation, environmental and land use disputes, trust and estate litigation, and shareholder and partnership disputes.

Position Requirements:
Personal skills/attributes:

Communication skills. You must be able to communicate effectively and produce excellent written work product.
Organizational skills. You must have a demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, such as document review and management for active litigation
Legal acumen. You must understand pertinent legal principles and strategies in this area, e.g., privileges and protections when working with technical consultants
Work ethic. You must be willing to devote yourself fully to your practice, work long hours when necessary, and maintain the intellectual stamina to learn and understand complex information and cases
Attention to detail. You must be highly detail-oriented. Your work will require you to understand, synthesize and explain complex factual information and legal concepts
Technical skills. You do not need to have a scientific background, but you do need a demonstrated ability to work with complex technical materials
Flexibility. You must be willing and able to work in a variety of areas such as transactional work, litigation, real property law, and administrative law

Technical skills:

3-5 years of commercial litigation experience is required.
Excellent written communication and drafting skills, with experience drafting memos, pleadings, motions and discovery and an ability to produce concise and effective written work product are required.
Outstanding legal research skills are required.

Other Requirements:
Should be licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and be in good standing

Equal opportunities:
Dentons Cohen & Grigsby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply:
Search Firms:
Search firms may click here (mailto:brandon.zimmerman@dentons.com) to email email Brandon Zimmerman, Director of Human Resources. In order to be considered, please include a cover letter and resume.

Direct applicants
Direct applicants may click below to email Brandon Zimmerman, Director of Human Resources (brandon.zimmerman@dentons.com). In order to be considered, please include a resume and law school transcripts (unofficial transcript is acceptable).