Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP

Litigation Associate

Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of civil litigation experience, ideally in products liability or complex litigation
  • Strong background in class actions and general commercial litigation
  • Proven skills in drafting and arguing motions
  • Experience taking and defending depositions
  • Strong case management abilities
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Currently admitted to the Minnesota Bar, or willingness to apply for admission if from another state.

Responsibilities

  • Join a dynamic litigation group focusing on products liability defense and commercial litigation cases
  • Draft and argue discovery motions and other pertinent litigation documents
  • Take and defend depositions as part of case preparation
  • Manage document production for litigation
  • Work collaboratively with experienced attorneys to strategize case approaches
  • Participate actively in trial preparations and proceedings
  • Contribute to the growth of the Minneapolis office with entrepreneurial insight.

Benefits

  • Transparent and fair compensation practices
  • Eligibility for performance bonuses
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Robust retirement plans
  • Paid time off offerings
Full Job Description
Overview

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.

A Day in the Life

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.

We Know You

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. 

About Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP provides legal advisory services. The firm offers services in the areas of bankruptcy, creditors' rights, commercial litigation, corporate, employee benefits, environmental, government relations, health care, immigration, intellectual property, labor and employment, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, securities, tax, and trusts and estates. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough serves clients in the United States.
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Founded
1897

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