Litigation attorneys represent clients in disputes and guide cases through the legal process, from early investigation and pleadings to negotiation, trial, and appeal. They work in law firms, corporations, government agencies, and other organizations, handling matters that may involve commercial disputes, employment, intellectual property, securities, or personal injury. Browse vetted litigation attorney opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.
Day-to-day work may include researching legal issues, drafting motions and briefs, taking and defending depositions, managing discovery, advising clients, and developing case strategy. Depending on the role, attorneys may negotiate settlements, appear in court, coordinate with expert witnesses, or oversee outside counsel. Responsibilities vary by practice area, employer, seniority, and jurisdiction.
Litigation attorney positions generally require a law degree, admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction, and strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills. Employers also value persuasive advocacy, sound judgment, negotiation, project management, and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly. Relevant litigation experience and subject-matter expertise can be important for specialized or senior roles.
Litigation attorneys may build careers at boutique or full-service law firms, serve as in-house counsel managing disputes, or work in public-sector and nonprofit legal organizations. With experience, they may advance to senior counsel, partner, litigation practice leader, or general counsel roles. Opportunities and compensation depend on factors such as location, practice area, employer, and experience.
Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details, then identify roles that align with your litigation background and career goals.
$135K - $160K *
Drive legal strategy and compliance across the organization, providing expert guidance on corporate matters, managing litigation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and su...
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Property Coverage Attorney - Litigation Associate/Junior Partner
$120K - $200K *
Advance your legal career by providing expert coverage opinions and defense for insurers. Collaborate with a dynamic team in a hybrid work environment, leveraging your 3-12 years of experience to driv...
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Property Coverage Attorney - Litigation Associate/Junior Partner
$120K - $200K *
Join a dynamic legal team to provide first-party property coverage and defense, leveraging your expertise to write coverage opinions and defend insurers in litigation. Enjoy a flexible hybrid work env...
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Property Coverage Attorney - Litigation Associate/Junior Partner
$120K - $200K *
Join a team that's redefining property coverage and defense law. Leverage your expertise to provide exceptional legal support for insurers, while enjoying a flexible hybrid work environment and a comp...
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Torts and Products Liability Litigation Attorneys
$100K - $275K *
Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in Tort and Liability law. Leverage your litigation skills and academic background while collaborating with a diverse workforce. Enjoy competitive compensati...
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Manager of Conflicts & New Business Intake
$115K - $165K *
Lead the Conflicts and New Business Intake functions, overseeing team performance, service quality, and process improvements. Collaborate effectively to enhance operational efficiency and ensure ethic...
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Manager of Conflicts & New Business Intake
$115K - $165K *
Shape our team's future by optimizing conflicts research and new business intake operations. Lead, mentor, and ensure quality service delivery while implementing innovative processes. Drive performanc...
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Manager of Conflicts & New Business Intake
$115K - $165K *
Empower a high-performing team by overseeing conflicts and new business intake operations. Manage team development, enhance service quality, and drive process improvements while ensuring compliance wi...
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Manager of Conflicts & New Business Intake
$115K - $165K *
Manage the Conflicts Researcher and Analyst teams, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with ethical standards. Drive performance metrics, employee development, and innovative process improvem...
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Manager of Conflicts & New Business Intake
$115K - $165K *
Take ownership of the Conflicts and New Business Intake function by leading teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with ethical standards, driving service excellence, and fostering stron...
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Manager of Conflicts & New Business Intake
$115K - $165K *
Elevate the efficiency of conflicts research and new business intake processes, managing team performance and service quality while driving innovative improvements to meet the Firm's ethical and opera...
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Manager of Conflicts & New Business Intake
$115K - $165K *
Accelerate team success by leading the Conflicts Researcher and Analyst teams, enhancing business intake processes, and driving operational excellence while ensuring compliance with ethical standards...
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Manager of Conflicts & New Business Intake
$115K - $165K *
Elevate your career by leading a team in conflicts management and new business intake. Oversee daily operations, ensure quality service, and drive process improvements while supporting ethical complia...
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Manager of Conflicts & New Business Intake
$115K - $165K *
Champion the Conflicts Researcher and Analyst teams, driving performance, service quality, and process improvement in the New Business Intake process to align with ethical standards and support the Fi...
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Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist
$95K - $125K *
Lead the litigation calendaring process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules. Collaborate with attorneys and staff to provide training and quality review, while managing deadlines across...
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Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist
$95K - $125K *
Elevate your career as a Senior Litigation Docketing Specialist, providing expert calendaring services and mentorship within a dynamic legal environment. Collaborate with attorneys to ensure accuracy...
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Consumer Warranty & Lemon Law Associate Attorney
$135K - $180K *
Take ownership of consumer litigation cases, leveraging 1-7 years of experience. Engage in drafting, discovery, and depositions while collaborating in a dynamic team environment to drive successful ou...
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Consumer Warranty & Lemon Law Associate Attorney
$135K - $180K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of consumer warranty law. This role involves defending litigation claims, drafting motions, and managing projects in a dynamic environment, ideal for skilled atto...
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Consumer Warranty & Lemon Law Associate Attorney
$135K - $180K *
Join a team that's dedicated to defending consumer litigation claims. Leverage your legal expertise in a collaborative environment while managing multiple projects and enhancing your skills in consume...
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Manager of Conflicts & New Business Intake
$115K - $165K *
Unlock your potential by managing a team dedicated to optimizing conflicts research and new business intake processes. Lead initiatives to enhance service quality, operational efficiency, and employee...
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Civil Defense Attorney - General Liability - 5+ Yrs Experience - New York, NY
$155K - $200K *
Engage your legal expertise to handle premises, auto, and general liability cases. Collaborate in a supportive team environment, fostering professional growth and client relationships while contributi...
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$146K - $157K *
Transform client relationships through strategic operations and governance. Collaborate across teams to enhance service delivery, manage complex projects, and drive innovation in a fast-paced environm...
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$146K - $157K *
Drive client success by managing complex relationships and operations, ensuring seamless coordination across teams. Leverage data fluency and strategic insights to enhance service delivery and client...
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$146K - $157K *
Drive success by managing complex client relationships, coordinating operations, and enhancing service delivery. Collaborate across teams to ensure strategic alignment and operational excellence in a...
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$146K - $157K *
Drive client success by managing complex relationships and operations. Collaborate across teams to enhance service delivery, optimize processes, and ensure client satisfaction in a fast-paced environm...
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What does a litigation attorney do?
A litigation attorney represents clients in legal disputes. The work can include case investigation, legal research, drafting court documents, discovery, depositions, settlement negotiations, trial appearances, and appeals.
What qualifications do litigation attorney jobs typically require?
Most roles require a law degree and an active license to practice in the relevant jurisdiction. Employers commonly seek strong legal writing, research, analysis, advocacy, and communication skills; experience requirements vary by position.
Where do litigation attorneys work?
Litigation attorneys work at law firms, in corporate legal departments, for government agencies, and at nonprofit organizations. Their work may focus on areas such as commercial, employment, intellectual property, or securities litigation.
What affects litigation attorney salaries?
Compensation can vary based on location, employer type, practice area, years of experience, seniority, and the complexity of the work. Review individual job listings for salary information and role-specific details.
How can I find litigation attorney jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Ladders for vetted professional litigation attorney openings and review listings for compensation, qualifications, location, and responsibilities to find roles that fit your experience.