Associate Attorney needed for Washington, DC office

A law firm in Washington, DC is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its team, focusing on the global representation of technology-driven Korean companies. The ideal candidate will be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking Korean and possess 3-6 years of litigation or transaction experience. The role involves direct liaison with clients and proactive management of client matters and projects.

Duties:

• Directly liaise with clients to understand their needs and objectives.
• Proactively drive client matters and projects to successful outcomes.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to technology-driven Korean companies.
• Handle litigation matters or transactions as per the firm's focus.
• Draft legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Assist in courtroom proceedings if litigation-focused.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar and eligibility to practice law in DC.
• 3-6 years of litigation or transaction experience.

Skills:

• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking Korean.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive approach to managing client matters.
• Legal research and analytical skills.
• Litigation or transaction experience.

Associates say that this Vault 20 law firm offers consistently substantive work across all levels of seniority and a collegial atmosphere. The prestigious firm, which has offices located across the country, provides valuable training and abundant mentorship opportunities to its associates, as well as a partner-track atmosphere that strives for high associate retention. Associates also praise the firm for its generous pro-bono and face-time policies.