Associate Attorney

Morgan & Morgan, P.A.; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Résumé du poste

Morgan & Morgan, P.A. in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Associate Attorney to support our Trial Attorneys and help develop litigation skills across cases. This role offers exposure to pre-trial and trial work and opportunities to grow into a polished litigator.

You will learn and execute the playbook, working closely with talented attorneys and staff, and contribute to client-centered, high-stakes litigation strategies.

Qualifications

• Law degree from a fully accredited law school.
• Active DC State Bar Association member in good standing.
• 1+ years of litigation experience (PI preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong interest in Personal Injury Law.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal support to clients and trial assist attorneys.
• Maintain client relationships.
• Help prepare demands and work with cases pre-suit.
• Prepare legal reports and documents.
• Interact with expert witnesses for conferences, reports and affidavits.
• Attend and prepare for depositions, mediations, hearings and court appearances.
• Work closely with Litigation Paralegals and Case Managers.

Connaissances

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Oral advocacy

Interest in Personal Injury Law

Formation

Law degree from a fully accredited law school

Description du poste

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our team in DC. As an associate you will work closely with our talented Trial Attorneys, providing support before, during and after trials. This is an opportunity to learn and develop litigation skills alongside world-class trial attorneys. You will learn and execute the playbook, becoming a polished and well-rounded litigator.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to clients and trial assist attorneys
• Maintain client relationships
• Help prepare demands and work with cases pre-suit
• Prepare legal reports and documents
• Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
• Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances
• Work closely with Litigation Paralegals and Case Managers

Qualification

• Law degree from a fully accredited law school
• An active member in good standing with the DC State Bar Association
• 1+ years of Litigation experience (PI preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong interest in Personal Injury Law.
• Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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