Associate Attorney

Henderson Scott US; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law practice seeks a Director of Recruitment for a fully remote role based in Virginia. This entry-level position involves managing a diverse caseload, client communication, and legal research. Ideal candidates must be admitted to practice law in Virginia and have at least one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in VA.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation cases and resolve legal disputes.
• Communicate with clients regarding their matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.

Skills

Legal Research

Client Communication

Contract Negotiation

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Position: Director, Recruitment

This is a fully remote role outside of court appearances. You must live in Virginia and MUST BE admitted to practice law in Virginia. Ideally, you live near Fairfax or Alexandria for court appearances.

Note: There are no billable hours, and this is a strictly 40-hour per week role.

This position involves broad responsibilities and exposure to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters.

You will manage litigation cases and resolve legal disputes on behalf of clients by developing agreements, negotiating contracts, setting claims, and advocating for clients in court.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the firm's clients in VA
• Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters
• Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
• Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims
• Conducting legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law

Qualifications:

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in VA (multi-state admission would be advantageous)
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services