Associate Litigation Attorney - Construction and Civil Litigation

Virgo & Aries LLC; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgo & Aries LLC in Vienna, VA seeks an Associate Litigation Attorney (Construction & Civil Litigation) with 3–5 years of civil litigation experience. You will handle homeowners disputes, defective construction claims, and related proceedings, developing strategies and arguing motions.

A J.D. from an accredited law school and Virginia license are required; Maryland or DC admissions are a plus. This role offers hands-on trial exposure and mentorship within a collaborative specialty practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Virginia (Maryland and/or D.C. admission is a plus).
• 3–5 years of civil litigation and trial experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently.
• Experience with depositions, hearings, and motion practice.
• Excellent client communication and organizational skills.
• Background in construction, commercial, or real estate litigation is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client consultations and develop litigation strategies
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Argue motions in court
• Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
• Collaborate with construction experts and consultants
• Prepare cases for trial, arbitration, and evidentiary hearings
• Maintain consistent communication with clients throughout their matters

Skills

Civil litigation

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Client communication

Case management

Education

J.D.

Job description

Associate Litigation Attorney - Construction and Civil Litigation

Vienna, United States | Posted on 08/20/2026

VIRGO AND ARIES LLC was founded to help individuals and small businesses thrive by connecting talent with opportunity. Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs, professionals, and business owners with tailored solutions that support growth, success, and career development.

Job Description

Associate Litigation Attorney (Construction & Civil Litigation)

RequiredExperience: 3–5 years

Education: J.D.

PositionsAvailable: 2

RelocationAssistance: No

This position is only open to United States Residents

Role Overview

Thisposition supports a specialized legal practice focused onrepresenting homeowners involved in disputes with residentialcontractors, builders, and developers. The work centers on defectiveconstruction claims, contract disputes, project delays, mechanic’sliens, payment issues, warranty matters, and otherconstruction‑related litigation.

Theideal candidate is a motivated attorney who enjoys advocacy, takesownership of cases, and is eager to develop strong trial skills.Prior construction law experience is helpful but not required.

Key Responsibilities

Conductclient consultations and develop litigation strategies

Draftpleadings, motions, and discovery

Takeand defend depositions

Arguemotions in court

Participatein mediations and settlement negotiations

Collaboratewith construction experts and consultants

Preparecases for trial, arbitration, and evidentiary hearings

Maintainconsistent communication with clients throughout their matters

Attorneysin this role receive meaningful responsibility from day one and workclosely with a team lead who provides guidance and mentorship.

Qualifications

J.D.from an accredited law school

Activelicense to practice law in Virginia (Maryland and/or D.C.admission is a plus)

3–5years of civil litigation and trial experience

Stronglegal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

Abilityto manage cases independently

Experiencewith depositions, hearings, and motion practice

Excellentclient communication and organizational skills

Backgroundin construction, commercial, or real estate litigation ispreferred but not required

WhatThis Role Offers

Attorneysin this practice gain substantial hands‑on litigation experience, including:

Servingas primary client contact

Developinglitigation strategy and managing their own caseload

Arguing motions

Participatingin mediations and negotiations

Preparingcases for trial and arbitration

First‑chairand second‑chair trial opportunities

Thisenvironment emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and professionalgrowth within a specialized litigation practice.