Attorney - Litigation

Taylor Root; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root in Washington, DC is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney for a top AM LAW 200 firm with a hybrid work model. The role emphasizes high-stakes litigation and collaboration with senior attorneys.

Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years of litigation experience, strong writing and oral advocacy, and a D.C. license; MD or VA bar is a plus. Regular court appearances and complex motion work are central to the duties.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in Litigation.
• Strong writing, organization, and oral advocacy skills.
• Bench trial experience not required, but must be confident appearing in court and conducting hearings.
• Must be licensed in D.C. MD & VA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Regular court appearances, including initial returns, motions hearings, and bench/jury trials.
• Prepare and argue motions, draft pleadings, oppositions, discovery responses, and trial documents.
• Draft and respond to discovery and document production requests.

Skills

Litigation

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Court appearances

Motions & pleadings

Job description

Litigation Associate Attorney - AM LAW Top 200 Firm - Washington D.C. - Hybrid

Compensation: $135,000 - $225,000 Base - Based on experience

Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience in Litigation
• Strong writing, organization, and oral advocacy skills
• Bench trial experience not required, but must be confident appearing in court and conducting hearings
• Must be licensed in D.C. MD & VA are a plus

Key Responsibilities:

• Regular court appearances, including initial returns, motions hearings, and bench/jury trials
• Prepare and argue motions, draft pleadings, oppositions, discovery responses, and trial documents
• Draft and respond to discovery and document production requests