Associate Attorney - Electrical Engineering

BCG Attorney Search; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Herndon, VA office. The role suits recent graduates or attorneys with up to five years of experience and a technical background in electrical engineering.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for professional development. The attorney will review matters, draft documents, conduct legal research, and provide strategic counsel to clients, with responsibilities including negotiations to resolve matters and

Qualifications

• J.D. required from ABA-accredited law school.
• Electrical Engineering degree or background must be shown.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze matters for effective legal representation.
• Draft, review, and finalize legal documents per firm procedures.
• Conduct thorough legal research using various resources.
• Provide well-founded legal opinions and strategic counsel to clients.
• Conduct negotiations to resolve client matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Associate Attorney to join their office in Herndon, VA. This role is ideal for recent graduates or attorneys with up to five years of experience and a technical background in electrical engineering. The firm offers a hybrid work environment, promoting flexibility and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze newly assigned and existing matters for effective legal representation.
• Draft, review, and finalize legal documents following firm procedures.
• Conduct thorough legal research using various resources.
• Provide well-founded legal opinions and strategic counsel to clients.
• Conduct negotiations to effectively resolve client matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the DC and/or VA state bar or eligibility to sit for the bar exam.
• Undergraduate or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

Collaborative, hybrid work environment supporting professional growth.