Associate Attorney needed for Washington, D.C. office

Job Overview: A law firm in Washington, D.C., seeks a highly qualified Associate Attorney to join the Business Restructuring and Reorganization team. The successful candidate will contribute their expertise to a dynamic legal environment and play a key role in providing comprehensive legal services.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support ongoing cases within the Business Restructuring and Reorganization practice.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and contracts.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners in case strategy development.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and meetings as required.
• Provide legal counsel to clients and internal stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar in the District of Columbia.
• 3-7 years of relevant experience in Business Restructuring and Reorganization law.
• Proven track record of handling complex legal matters.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in the District of Columbia.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient in drafting legal documents and contracts.
• Sound understanding of Business Restructuring and Reorganization law.

Benefits: The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, including sick time and vacation time.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.