Business Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a business litigation associate for its Washington, DC office. The firm handles complex business disputes and white-collar matters nationwide.

Duties

• Research and draft motions and deposition outlines.
• Prepare exhibits and coordinate discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Argue motions and manage large complex discovery.
• Participate in business development efforts.

Requirements

• Maximum of 3 years of experience in complex business disputes.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Federal clerkship experience preferred.
• Licensed or eligible for immediate licensing in Washington, DC.
• Maryland and/or Virginia bar is a plus.
• Must be physically located in the Washington, DC area.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in Washington, DC.

Skills

• Strong understanding of civil procedure.
• Experience in complex commercial disputes, white collar criminal defense, telecommunications litigation, or privacy litigation.
• Willingness to learn new areas of law.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Vacation.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus.

This rapidly growing firm has some serious chops with regards to the energy and natural resources, financial, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, retail, transportation, life sciences, communications, and health care sectors. Given the firm?s growth status, this firm promises multiple opportunities for associates to catch a wave and get in on the ground floor of something big.