Overview As a mid-level associate, you will support complex business litigation matters in a collaborative AmLaw 200 environment. You contribute to strategy, discovery, and trial preparation while working closely with senior attorneys to deliver results. The role offers meaningful courtroom exposure, mentoring, and opportunities to lead on high-stakes cases. You will leverage strong research, writing, and advocacy skills to serve demanding clients. This is a platform for long-term development within a nationally respected practice.
Compensation / Benefits- Competitive salary
- Profit-sharing and discretionary bonus
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability
- Paid time off and parental leave
- 401(k) and retirement options
- FSA/HSA and commuter benefits
Responsibilities- Manage and assist with high-stakes business litigation across industries
- Conduct discovery and take/defend depositions
- Draft and argue motions and briefs in state and federal courts
- Participate in trial preparation, hearings, and courtroom proceedings
- Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategies
- Communicate effectively with clients, co-counsel, and internal teams
Key requirements- 4+ years of substantive commercial, business litigation experience
- Active Bar Admission in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, in good standing
- Juris Doctor from a top-tier law school; strong academic record
- Depositions experience; stand-up courtroom advocacy
- Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; able to work collaboratively and independently
- Motivation, client service orientation, and effective teamwork
- strong communication
- collaboration
- independence
- federal court litigation
- depositions
- drafting and arguing motions and briefs
