Civil Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot, a boutique law firm, seeks an accomplished litigation attorney to manage a full caseload across Virginia, DC, and Maryland in civil, employment, and business matters. You will appear at hearings, depositions, and trials, drafting and arguing complex motions with precision.

The role also covers employment counseling, contract drafting, severance, non-competes, and investigations. FP: The ideal candidate has 5+ years of litigation, active DC and MD bar, J.D., and is eligible to waive into

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience with substantial federal and state court practice.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active DC and Maryland Bar membership in good standing.
• Eligible to waive into the Virginia Bar.
• Courtroom experience including hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Strong legal writing skills.
• Preferred experience in employment, workplace investigations, business litigation, and/or labor law.

Responsibilities

• Own a full caseload of civil, business, employment, and related litigation across VA, DC, and MD courts.
• Appear independently at hearings, depositions, and trials—now, not someday.
• Draft and argue complex motions with precision and without error.
• Handle non-litigation employment matters: counseling, contract drafting/review, severance, non-competes, investigations.
• Build and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Litigation experience

Oral advocacy

Strong legal writing

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

DC Bar admission

MD Bar admission

Virginia Bar waiver eligible

Job description

Salary: $130,000 - $170,000 per year

Boutique law firm focused on representing businesses, executives, professionals, and individuals in employment and commercial disputes. The firm's core practice areas include employment law (representing both employers and employees); business litigation and commercial disputes; civil litigation; labor law; non‑compete, non‑solicitation, and trade secret litigation; and professional licensing matters.

Why join us?

• Own a full caseload of civil litigation, business litigation, employment litigation, and employment counseling matters across Virginia, DC, and Maryland state and federal courts
• Appear independently at hearings, depositions, and trials — not someday, now
• Draft and argue complex motions, including dispositive motions, with precision and without error
• Handle non-litigation employment matters: counseling, contract drafting and review, severance, non-competes, and workplace investigations
• Build and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development as the firm grows

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience with substantial federal and state court practice
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active District of Columbia and Maryland Bar membership in good standing
• Eligible to waive into the Virginia Bar
• Courtroom experience including hearings, depositions, and trials
• Strong legal writing skills
• Preferred experience in employment law, workplace investigations, business litigation, and/or labor law

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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