Litigation Associate Opportunity at Jobot
Herndon, VA 20190
About the Job
Complex commercial litigation experience | Growth potential | quality of life!
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Natasha van der Griendt
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and sending us your resume.
Salary: $140,000 - $165,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client is a full service law firm with over 50 attorneys, serving clients in the great Washington DC area. They have been in business for over 50 years and support businesses and individuals in various disciplines, including a strong litigation practice.
The litigation team represents clients in business/commercial disputes, employment/labor matters, white collar criminal defense, municipal and contract litigation, real estate disputes and trust and estates litigation.
Why join us?
The firm not only prides itself on its legal expertise and long-standing client relationships but also on its unique culture. From day one, you'll find yourself part of a team that thrives on collaboration and mentorship - where people stay for a reason – opportunities for bonding and socializing through various events, happy hours, charity outings and more - and a place where your career can flourish under the guidance of truly mentoring partners.
Job Details
Job Details:
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and experienced Litigation Associate to join our established legal team. This is a permanent, full-time position that offers a unique opportunity to handle a diverse caseload and work on complex litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in various areas of litigation including commercial, business, employment labor, white collar, and real estate litigation.
Responsibilities:
As a Litigation Associate, your responsibilities will include:
Qualifications:
What We Offer:
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Natasha van der Griendt
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $140,000 - $165,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client is a full service law firm with over 50 attorneys, serving clients in the great Washington DC area. They have been in business for over 50 years and support businesses and individuals in various disciplines, including a strong litigation practice.
The litigation team represents clients in business/commercial disputes, employment/labor matters, white collar criminal defense, municipal and contract litigation, real estate disputes and trust and estates litigation.
Why join us?
The firm not only prides itself on its legal expertise and long-standing client relationships but also on its unique culture. From day one, you'll find yourself part of a team that thrives on collaboration and mentorship - where people stay for a reason – opportunities for bonding and socializing through various events, happy hours, charity outings and more - and a place where your career can flourish under the guidance of truly mentoring partners.
- Individual Medical 100% covered
- 6% matching on 401k
- Flexible schedule
- Collegial environment
Job Details
Job Details:
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and experienced Litigation Associate to join our established legal team. This is a permanent, full-time position that offers a unique opportunity to handle a diverse caseload and work on complex litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in various areas of litigation including commercial, business, employment labor, white collar, and real estate litigation.
Responsibilities:
As a Litigation Associate, your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a diverse caseload of litigation matters, ranging from commercial disputes to employment labor issues, white collar crimes, and real estate litigation.
- Conducting extensive legal research and drafting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and responses.
- Representing clients in court proceedings, including hearings, trials, depositions, and mediations.
- Providing sound legal advice to clients based on thorough research and analysis.
- Working closely with a team of attorneys to develop legal strategies and prepare for court proceedings.
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legal developments and changes that may affect clients or cases.
- Collaborating with other team members to ensure a comprehensive approach to case management.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3-7 years of litigation experience.
- A Virginia bar license.
- Strong legal research and writing skills.
- Experience in one or more of the following: commercial litigation, business litigation, employment labor litigation, white collar litigation, and real estate litigation.
- Experience attending hearings, depositions, and mediations.
- Previous experience in a northern VA trial court.
- Prior judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What We Offer:
- A collaborative and mentoring culture, as highlighted by our partners' approach to treating all attorneys as equals within the firm.
- A supportive environment that values self-starters
- Opportunities for professional growth | a path to becoming a Shareholder, with clear and attainable track requirements
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Salary
140,000 - 165,000 /year