Attorney

Yates Legal Search; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Holiday bonus

Job summary

Yates Legal Search is seeking two litigation associates at the Associate or Counsel level in Washington, DC. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $215k to $450k, with no billable hours requirement and the flexibility to work on-site as needed.

The firm focuses on complex plaintiff-side litigation, appreciates creative thinkers, and fosters a collegial atmosphere with excellent mentorship. With little turnover, associates benefit from less competition over hours and more hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• 1-15 years of litigation experience required.
• No prior plaintiff-side experience necessary if interested in the work.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse range of plaintiff-side litigation cases.
• Enjoy a flexible work environment with no billable hours requirement.

Skills

Litigation experience

Interest in plaintiff-side work

Job description

Recruiting for a brand new and unpublished role with an excellent firm in DC in need of two litigation associates at the Associate or Counsel level. 1-15 years of experience. $215k-450k base. No billable hours requirement. Most associates bill around 1900 hours. Associates can come in to the office as needed. They are very flexible.

About the Practice:

The firm focuses on large and sophisticated plaintiff-side litigation in a broad based practice. Class actions, MDL's, etc. You do NOT need prior plaintiff-side experience, as long as you have an interest in the work.

About the Firm:

This firm hires with the long-term in mind, and they really value people who think creatively. They also value people who have interests and hobbies outside of work. The firm has very little turnover. The atmosphere is collegial and the work/life balance is definitely better than Big Law. We have received nothing but positive feedback from their associates as well as people who have interviewed there over the years. Associates are not assigned to particular partners. Since there is no hours requirement, associates like that they are not competing over hours. Associates are given hands‑on experience and excellent mentorship.

Compensation and Typical Hours:

$215k-$450k base with a holiday bonus at end of the year. No billable hours requirement. Most associates bill around 1900 hours. Associates can come in to the office as needed. They are very flexible.