Associate Litigation Attorney - Construction and Civil Litigation

Virgo & Aries LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgo & Aries LLC seeks an Associate Litigation Attorney (Construction & Civil Litigation) in the Washington, DC metro area to handle cases against residential contractors, builders, and developers. The attorney will manage a caseload, develop litigation strategy, and advance disputes from discovery through trial.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years’ civil litigation experience, solid research and writing skills, and an ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.

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 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 matters

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Case management

Client communication

Independent work

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Associate Litigation Attorney - Construction and Civil Litigation

Washington, United States | Posted on 09/07/2026

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

AssociateLitigation Attorney (Construction & Civil Litigation)

RequiredExperience: 3–5 years

Education: J.D.

PositionsAvailable: 2

RelocationAssistance: No

This position is only open to United States Residents

Position located in Tysons, VA 22182

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

• 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.