The Indispensable Junior Litigation Associate

Figuring out how to become a contributing member of a litigation team can be challenging for junior associates. Litigation is a complex practice consisting of various moving parts that are not always apparent to new attorneys. Below, I have identified six ways in which junior litigation associates can become indispensable. I created this list after careful self-reflection; and although the list is rooted in my particular experience in a big law firm, my hope is that this article will be useful to new attorneys regardless of where they practice.