Civil Litigation Associate

Simms Showers LLP; Leesburg (VA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Simms Showers Law in Leesburg, VA seeks a Civil Litigation Associate to handle a broad spectrum of civil and commercial matters. You will work closely with seasoned attorneys, managing cases through state and federal courts, including research, motions, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.

Qualified candidates have 1–3 years of litigation experience, an active VA Bar license, and strong drafting, research, and communication skills.

Qualifikationen

• 1–3 years of experience in litigation or clerkship.
• Active Virginia Bar license.
• Demonstrated legal research and writing skills.
• Strong drafting skills across governance documents, policies, and contracts.
• Ability to manage matters independently and communicate clearly with clients.

Aufgaben

• Case strategy and client counseling.
• Pleadings, discovery, and motions practice.
• Depositions and witness preparation.
• Negotiation and mediation.
• Trial preparation and court appearances.

Kenntnisse

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Independent work

Ausbildung

Active VA Bar license

Jobbeschreibung

Civil Litigation Associate

Simms Showers Law

Location: Leesburg, VA · Schedule: Full-time · Practice: Civil Litigation

We’re hiring a Civil Litigation Attorney who wants to practice at a high level, at a firm where faith and legal excellence go hand in hand.

Who We Are

The vision of Simms Showers Law is to integrate our faith into the practice of law with excellence, to help people and glorify God. We are a mission-driven firm in the fullest sense. Our shared faith shapes how we treat one another, how we approach our work, and how we understand what it means to serve clients with excellence.

The culture is both intellectually rigorous and genuinely warm. We collaborate closely, invest in one another, and enjoy working together.

The Role

This is a hands‑on civil litigation position that offers meaningful responsibility, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth. You will support plaintiffs and defendants in a broad range of civil and commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, business litigation, personal injury claims, and other complex matters. Working closely with experienced attorneys, you will assist in managing cases through all phases of litigation in state and federal courts, including legal research, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation. This role provides the opportunity to develop strong litigation skills while taking increasing ownership of case responsibilities and contributing to successful client outcomes.

You’ll handle:

• Case strategy and client counseling
• Pleadings, discovery, and motions practice
• Depositions and witness preparation
• Negotiation and mediation
• Trial preparation and court appearances

Your work will span state and federal courts across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. You’ll be supported by a seasoned, accessible team that is invested in your success—but you’ll also be trusted to take ownership of your cases.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a clear path for growth, with compensation that rewards performance over time.

• $90,000–$120,000+ base salary range, commensurate with experience and qualifications, with the opportunity to transition to a more lucrative hourly and collections-based compensation structure

• Clear advancement tracks with partnership opportunity

• Excellent retirement benefits including 401(k) with 4% firm match and annual profit sharing and cash balance plan contributions

• Multiple health insurance options with the firm paying 75% of individual premiums for all plans and 60% of qualified dependents.

Qualifications

We are seeking a lawyer who wants their professional life to reflect their faith and has been looking for a firm where that is possible.

• 1-3 years of experience in litigation or clerkship
• Active VA Bar license
• Demonstrated legal research and writing skills
• Strong drafting skills across governance documents, policies, and contracts
• Ability to manage matters independently and communicate clearly with clients

Learn More

For additional information, please see our LinkedIn and Mission Statement.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off