Civil Litigation Associate

Simms Showers LLP; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Simms Showers LLP seeks a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney to practice at a high level and meaningfully integrate faith into their work. This hands-on role supports plaintiffs and defendants across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC in a broad range of civil and commercial matters, with mentorship, growth, and ownership of cases.

The position covers state and federal matters with opportunities to advance to higher levels, along with a competitive base salary and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of civil litigation experience or clerkship
• Active bar admission in Virginia
• Demonstrated legal research and writing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, staff, clients and expert witnesses
• Ability to take ownership of assignment

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Client counseling

Education

Bar admission in Virginia

Job description

We’re hiring a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney who wants to practice at a high level and integrate their faith meaningfully into their work.

Who We Are

The Vision of Simms Showers LLP 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 serve our clients.

Our culture is intellectually rigorous and genuinely warm. We collaborate closely, invest in one another, and are committed to supporting our team professionally and personally.

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.

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

• $90,000 -$150,000 base range, with ability to transition to more lucrative hourly billables and collections-based compensation


• Clear advancement tracks with partnership opportunity


• Significant retirement benefits including a 401(k) with 4% firm match, cash balance contributions and profit-sharing contributions


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

We are seeking a lawyer who desires their professional life to reflect their faith and is looking for a firm where that integration is both supported and expected.

• 1+ years of civil litigation experience or clerkship experience


• Active bar admission in Virginia


• Demonstrated legal research and writing skills


• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, staff, clients and expert witnesses


• Ability to take ownership of assignment

Learn More

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