Associate Attorney, Fairfax, VA

Safeguard Law Group; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Safeguard Law Group seeks an Associate Attorney to join our Virginia practice. The role focuses on consumer protection matters, including transactional and civil litigation, with heavy drafting of pleadings and memoranda.

You will communicate with clients and opposing parties, perform legal research, and manage a sizeable caseload. The position is home-based but requires travel to in-court appearances and residency near Fairfax, VA.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to Virginia Bar.
• At least 1 year of law firm experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication.
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Ability to work with senior management and staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a heavy Virginia-based caseload.
• Communicate with clients regarding matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Review and draft agreements.
• Communicate with opposing parties to resolve claims.
• Conduct legal research on contract and consumer law.
• Travel for in-court appearances as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Ethical standards

Legal research

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

Associate Attorney, Fairfax, VA

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Department: Legal - Attorney

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote

Compensation: $105,000 / year

Description

We are a consumer protection law firm located in the Financial District of New York City, providing representation to consumers who have been harassed or otherwise deceived by creditors and debt collectors. With our growing firm, we offer you the opportunity to develop your career in a practice that is rich in variety and challenges. If you desire to work with other talented people who share a passion for professionalism and growth, then a career with us may be a perfect fit for you!

Associate Attorney

We are looking for a full-time Associate Attorney to join our firm's practice in Virginia. The ideal candidate is one who has experience drafting legal documents such as pleadings and legal memoranda, has strong organizational skills, and is willing to take on a heavy workload. This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters. Because our firm’s headquarters are in New York, this position entails communicating with our main office exclusively via telephone and electronic means (e-mail, Microsoft Teams, etc.).

Candidates must be located in or within a commutable distance to Fairfax, Virginia to be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the Firm’s clients in Virginia
• Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
• Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims.
• Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law.
• While this role is based from home, you will be required to travel for in court appearances.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
• Must possess superior organizational & time-management skills to meet strict deadlines
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work easily with senior management and employees at all levels throughout the organization
• Strong legal research skills -- proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus

Benefits

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience
• Training & Guidance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Benefits with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• An incredible team of smart and supportive people!

This Firm participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States.