Litigation Associate (Junior) – Paris
- LocationParis, France
- Work typeOn-site
- ExperienceUp to 2 PQE
- PracticeLitigation
A leading international law firm
Apply in confidence →Our firm is seeking a junior associate (0–2 years’ experience) to join our Litigation department in our Paris office (La Défense). You will work within a team of six lawyers, reporting to experienced partners, and will handle complex commercial disputes for French and international clients in highly regulated sectors such as construction and telecoms.
- Assist on litigation files from inception to hearing, including drafting pleadings, legal research, and strategy preparation.
- Manage discovery and document review exercises.
- Liaise with clients, courts, and opposing counsel under partner supervision.
- Contribute to business development initiatives and legal publications.
You have strong analytical skills, excellent written and oral communication, and fluency in French and English. A prior experience in commercial litigation or dispute resolution is a plus.
- French qualified lawyer (avocat) or eligible to be admitted to the Paris Bar.
- 0 to 2 years of post-qualification experience in litigation, ideally including commercial disputes.
- Sound knowledge of contract law and civil liability principles.
- Strong command of legal research tools and drafting skills.
- Fluency in French and English (both written and spoken).
- Team spirit, autonomy, and excellent organisational skills.
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