Civil Litigation Associate Attorney – Reston, VA

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

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.