Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm located in Washington, DC, is seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney with a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate should possess strong research, discovery, and motion practice skills, and a federal clerkship is preferred. Academically distinguished applicants with exceptional brief writing and oral advocacy abilities are encouraged to apply.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and analysis related to cases.
• Prepare and draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Assist in all phases of discovery, including document review and production.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, and trials as necessary.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop and implement case strategies.
• Provide legal counsel and guidance to clients.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience.
• Strong research, discovery, and motions practice skills.
• A federal clerkship is preferred.
• Excellent academic record.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Washington, DC Bar, or eligibility for admission.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
• Exceptional brief writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Attention to detail and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Based in Washington and Virginia, this national law firm with over 200 attorneys started in the early 1980s with the motive to provide attentive, innovative and first-rate advocacy grounded in legal, regulatory and public policy expertise and experience. Advertising, aviation, appellate, antitrust, corporate, communications, bankruptcy and financial restructuring, election law and government ethics, international trade, litigation, postal, privacy, public policy, insurance, health care, intellectual property, white collar defense & government investigations, employment & labor, environment safety and government contracts are the firm's specialty areas.