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Posted on September 3, 2026

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.

Dentons US LLP is seeking a junior associate to join our nationally recognized Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. Candidates should have 2-3 years of complex and sophisticated commercial litigation experience, strong academic credentials, and proven analytic ability, along with extensive experience handling high-level legal matters, including exposure to insurance litigation.

Our associates work collaboratively with our partners and clients, and are key members of our team. Expected responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Working on all aspects of commercial litigation from inception through trials and appeals
• Conducting legal research and writing memoranda
• Drafting complex case analyses and preparing briefs, pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents
• Conducting, propounding, and responding to discovery (documents, written discovery, depositions)
• Working with clients, witnesses, experts and other counsel

This is an excellent opportunity to work with dedicated lawyers who are passionate about their work, all while enjoying the benefits of an international law firm. Dentons' Litigation and Dispute Resolution lawyers employ the most appropriate tools and strategies for each stage of the process and each unique situation, and clients turn to our team for the intellectual savvy, creativity and depth we bring to high-stakes and complex disputes, wherever they may arise. Together, we tackle challenges efficiently and effectively so that our clients can move ahead.

Pursuant to California law, the salary range for this position will be $235,000 to $260,000 based on experience and location. Based on years of experience, Dentons associates may have a title of Associate, Managing Associate, or Senior Managing Associate.

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k
• short-term/long-term disability
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• discretionary bonuses

• Exceptional writing and analytical skills, with the ability to effectively communicate research and analysis through meaningful written work product
• Demonstrates an ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, as well as adversaries and courts
• Dedicated and goal-oriented, with a strong work ethic
• Possesses superior organizational and time-management skills
• Embraces client service with respect to internal and external clients
• Excellent interpersonal, networking, and business development skills
• Embraces teamwork and values collaboration

• 2-3 years of complex and sophisticated commercial litigation experience is required
• Strong writing, case management, and oral advocacy skills, along with level-appropriate experience handling clients and opposing counsel, are required
• Deposition and court experience is preferred
• Previous law firm experience is strongly preferred
• Genuine interest in insurance litigation is required

• Must be licensed to practice law and be in good standing in the State of California
• Submission of a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample

Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.