Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

McCandlish Holton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

McCandlish Holton in Reston, Virginia seeks a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney with 2–4 years of substantive civil litigation experience to develop litigation skills through client interaction, courtroom advocacy, and hands-on case management.

The role involves managing assigned matters, developing case strategy, representing clients, drafting legal documents, and performing legal research within a fast-paced team setting. A JD and VA bar eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Virginia State Bar membership in good standing or eligibility prior to employment.
• Reliable transportation to and from work and to off-site locations.
• High level of computer literacy and use of legal tech, email, and MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience conducting legal research, analyzing issues, and drafting documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned civil litigation matters and case strategy.
• Represent clients in litigation proceedings and prepare legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and communicate with clients and opposing parties.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Skills

J.D. degree in law

Virginia State Bar eligibility

Legal research

Written communication

Courtroom advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic filing systems

Document management systems

Job description

Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our Civil Litigation Practice Group in Reston, Virginia.

This position is designed for attorneys with zero (2) to four (4) years of substantive civil litigation experience, who are seeking to develop their litigation skills through meaningful client interaction, courtroom advocacy, legal research, written advocacy, and hands‑on case management.

The Associate Attorney will manage assigned civil litigation matters, assist in the development of case strategy, represent clients in litigation proceedings, prepare legal documents, conduct legal research, communicate with clients and opposing parties, and collaborate with attorneys and legal professionals in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Virginia State Bar in good standing, or eligibility for admission prior to employment
• Reliable transportation to and from work and to off-site work locations.
• High level of computer literacy and the ability to effectively utilize legal technology, digital communication platforms, document management systems, email, and Microsoft Office Suite and electronic filing systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience conducting legal research, analyzing legal issues, and drafting legal documents.

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Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $98,000 to $118,000 annually.

The firm has a quarterly metric-based bonus and annual discretionary bonuses for associate attorneys. Eligibility for the bonus programs is based on performance.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and performance without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.