Mid-Level Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Mid-Level Litigation Associate to join its Financial Services Litigation Practice Group in Richmond, Virginia. The role involves representing the interests of the financial services sector, including fiduciary and wealth management litigation, consumer financial services litigation, and commercial disputes.

Duties

• Represent national banks, mortgage servicing companies, and trust businesses in consumer class actions.
• Handle consumer protection matters under various federal acts.
• Engage in securities and complex class action litigation.
• Collaborate with client, business, and legal teams effectively.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in a law firm setting.
• Experience with consumer class actions and protection matters.
• Clerkship experience is a plus.
• Strong academic record and excellent communication skills.
• Virginia Bar membership is required.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in the Virginia Bar.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing and oral communication abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit bonus opportunities.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

This large Virginia office has international offices in Europe, Russia, and beyond. Attorneys work hard in a friendly atmosphere and are rewarded with extremely competitive salaries and hefty bonuses. Specific areas of law practiced in the Virginia office include real estate finance and land use, aviation law, communications law, tax, trust and estate planning, and a wide range of litigation. They also have a significant practice in the areas of corporate finance and intellectual property rights.