Civil Litigation Defense Attorney — 7+ Years, DC/VA/MD Bar

Bonner Kiernan Trebach & Crociata LLP; Washington; On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Challenging caseload

Job summary

Kiernan Trebach LLP in Washington, DC seeks a mid-level attorney with 7+ years of civil litigation defense experience to join our DC office. You will handle civil matters from inception to resolution, draft pleadings and motions, conduct research, and brief clients and courts.

Ideal candidates hold a JD, are admitted to the DC Bar (and/or Virginia or Maryland Bar), and can work independently from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Experience defending insurance defense matters.
• Experience drafting motions, memoranda, depositions summaries, and trial prep.
• Ability to work independently from inception to settlement/trial.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of civil litigation cases from inception to resolution.
• Conduct legal research, analyze data, and develop strategies for cases.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and trials as necessary.
• Defend civil litigation matters including General Liability, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Professional Liability.

Skills

Insurance defense experience

Motion writing

Independent case management

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

Kiernan Trebach LLP in Washington, DC seeks a mid-level attorney with 7+ years of civil litigation defense experience to join our DC office. You will handle civil matters from inception to resolution, draft pleadings and motions, conduct research, and brief clients and courts.

Ideal candidates hold a JD, are admitted to the DC Bar (and/or Virginia or Maryland Bar), and can work independently from start to finish.