Litigation Attorney Job in Washington, DC Near Me - 333531 | BCGSearch.com

Litigation Attorney

Type Full-Time

Location District of Columbia - Washington

Job ID RQTL333531

Experience Level Midlevel Associate

Job Experience Min. 3 - Max. 8 Years

Ranking 3 : Mostly Business $$$

Estimated Salary Lower than Highest Salary Band in Market (Varies by Firm)

Practice Areas Litigation - General (consumer)

2024-09-25 23:25:24

A law firm seeks a Litigation Attorney for their Washington, D.C. office. The Litigation Attorney must possess excellent legal writing skills and meaningful litigation experience. They should demonstrate the ability to take significant responsibility for cases, move them forward skillfully, and present orally with excellence. Supervisory experience directing junior attorneys and staff, along with meticulous attention to detail, are essential for success in this challenging and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in deposition taking and defense, deep familiarity with federal rules of procedure and evidence, substantial in-court experience, and proficiency in motions practice, including executing major filings independently. Strong oral presentation and client-facing skills are required, with preference given to candidates with state or federal court litigation experience (clerkship experience is a plus).

 

Duties:

  • Demonstrate excellent legal writing skills
  • Take significant responsibility for cases and move them forward skillfully
  • Supervise and direct junior attorneys and staff
  • Pay meticulous attention to detail and work quickly, thoughtfully, and collaboratively
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Execute major filings independently
  • Represent clients effectively in court proceedings

 

Requirements:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
  • 3-8 years of relevant litigation experience

 

Education:

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

 

Certifications:

Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction

 

Skills:

  • Excellent legal writing skills
  • Strong oral presentation skills
  • Experience with federal rules of procedure and evidence
  • In-depth knowledge of motions practice
  • Supervisory experience
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment

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