Associate Litigation Attorney

The Agency Recruiting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 195,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Employer-paid life insurance

Job summary

A national law firm in Washington, D.C. is seeking a motivated commercial litigation associate with at least two years of experience. Responsibilities include managing pleadings, motions, and e-discovery. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and advocacy skills alongside an active law license. The firm offers a competitive salary range of $195,000 – $235,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least two years of commercial litigation experience.
• Experience at a regional, national, or respected local law firm.
• Ability to manage a challenging workload.

Responsibilities

• Significant responsibility for pleadings, motions, and briefing.
• Proficiency in handling e-discovery and fact development.
• Strategic and analytical thinking.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Strong oral advocacy skills

Judicial clerkship or court experience

Interpersonal skills

Maturity and willingness to learn

Education

Active law license

Job description

Overview

Our client, a highly regarded national law firm, seeks a motivated commercial litigation associate with at least two years of experience to join its Washington, D.C. office.

Candidates should have experience at a regional, national, or well-respected local law firm. Excellent writing, oral advocacy skills, and strong academic credentials are required. Judicial clerkship or court experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Significant responsibility for pleadings, motions, and briefing on complex matters

• Proficiency in handling e-discovery and fact development

• Confidence to tackle complex fact, legal, and logistical issues with foresight

• Strategic and analytical thinking

Qualifications

This role requires strong interpersonal skills, maturity, a willingness to learn, and the ability to manage a challenging workload across high-stakes litigation, arbitration, and trial work. The firm values a commitment to exceptional client service and seeks candidates who share that dedication.

Qualified applicants must have at least two years of commercial litigation experience and an active law license in the applicable jurisdiction or be eligible for admission.

Compensation and Benefits

• The firm offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans

• Medical savings accounts

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness programs

• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

• Generous paid time off for holidays, vacation, family leave, and military leave

• Paid bar dues, approved bar association memberships, and CLE expenses

• Work-life programs such as service bonuses, back-up child and elder care, and employee discounts

Attorney compensation includes a base salary plus discretionary merit-based bonuses. The salary range for this position is $195,000 – $235,000, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.