Our client, a law firm dedicated exclusively to our client, is hiring 2 Associate Litigation Attorneys to join their team in Virginia. This is a full-time role for attorneys with 3-5 years of civil litigation experience who are ready to take on significant responsibility from day one.
About the role
You'll work as a key member of a collaborative team that represents homeowners in disputes with residential contractors, builders, and developers. You'll manage diverse caseloads from inception through resolution, handling defective construction claims, contract disputes, project delays, mechanic's liens, payment disputes, warranty claims, and other construction-related litigation. While construction law experience is helpful, it's not required—what matters is your litigation foundation and drive to develop into a skilled trial lawyer.
What you'll do
- Conduct client consultations and develop litigation strategy
- Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents
- Take and defend depositions
- Argue motions in court
- Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
- Work with construction experts and consultants
- Prepare cases for trial, arbitration, and evidentiary hearings
- Maintain regular communication with clients throughout their matters
- Serve as primary point of contact for your clients
- First-chair and second-chair trials depending on your experience
What you'll bring
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in Virginia
- 3-5 years of civil litigation and trials experience
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Proven ability to manage cases independently
- Deposition, hearing, and motion practice experience
- Excellent client communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have
- Maryland and/or D.C. admission
- Construction litigation, commercial litigation, or real estate litigation experience
Pay and details
- Salary: $110,000–$180,000 per year
- Performance-based bonuses
- Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance
- Health savings account
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid time off and firm holidays
- Parental leave
- CLE and professional development opportunities
- Mentorship from experienced construction litigators
- Opportunities for advancement within a growing firm
- You'll receive guidance and mentorship from day one—you won't be left to figure things out alone