Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Washington, D.C., is seeking a dynamic Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-3 years of experience. The ideal candidate should possess outstanding academic credentials from a top-tier school, strong writing skills, and must be a current member of the DC bar or eligible for waive-in. Appellate litigation experience is required, with a preference for past appellate clerkship experience.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Assist in trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit organization, and case strategy development.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, mediations, and other legal proceedings as required.
• Collaborate with partners and senior associates to analyze and develop case strategies.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and internal team members.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the District of Columbia Bar or eligibility for waive-in.
• 2-3 years of relevant litigation experience.
• Exceptional academic credentials from a top-tier law school.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Appellate litigation experience, with a preference for past appellate clerkship experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Current member of the District of Columbia Bar or eligible to waive in.

Skills:

• Legal research and writing.
• Case analysis and strategy development.
• Trial preparation and courtroom advocacy.
• Client communication and relationship management.
• Team collaboration and coordination.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Time management and prioritization.

Ranked as a Vault Law 100 international law firm, attorneys at this firm win by understanding their client's business, investing in their success, and by putting their interest ahead of their own. Associates boast working with brilliant attorneys, who are easy to work with, as well as having the opportunity for exciting, substantive legal work. The firm partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers, and shape markets. The attorneys at this firm bring their personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for their clients and the people they serve. Associate remark the firm is invested in their career destination and want to see the associates' career blossom. There is an opportunity to really grow, and the partners at the firm mentor associates and really care. The happiness factor is one of the firm's top priorities. As one associate put it, the firm is energized and it is an exciting place to be. The firms boasts a tightly-woven network of legal thought leaders who marry their passion for business with a deep, focused understanding of the law. Through their pro bono legal services, volunteer services, and charitable giving, lawyers at this firm are committed to giving back. This firm has been nationally ranked in 33 practice areas by US News.