Civil Litigation Associate - Growth & Trial Readiness

Simms Showers LLP; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Independent work

Education

Active VA Bar license

Job description

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.