Commercial Litigation Associate — Tysons Corner

Jobot; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate for its Tysons Corner, Virginia office to handle commercial litigation and business disputes.

The ideal candidate will have a Virginia Bar and at least five years of experience, with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills. The role offers direct client exposure, a collaborative team, and opportunities to develop a robust litigation practice in a leading Northern Virginia firm.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Virginia Bar membership in good standing.
• Approximately five or more years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with pleadings, motion practice, discovery, depositions, and litigation strategy.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Maryland and/or DC Bar admission is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle substantive aspects of commercial litigation and business disputes from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Manage discovery, including document production, written discovery, and discovery-related disputes.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial-related proceedings.
• Develop case strategy in collaboration with senior attorneys and other members of the litigation team.
• Communicate with clients regarding case developments, litigation strategy, and potential outcomes.
• Manage case deadlines, coordinate litigation activities, and maintain high-quality work product.
• Assist with settlement negotiations and other dispute-resolution efforts as appropriate.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Analytical skills

Pleadings & motions

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate for its Tysons Corner, Virginia office to handle commercial litigation and business disputes.

The ideal candidate will have a Virginia Bar and at least five years of experience, with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills. The role offers direct client exposure, a collaborative team, and opportunities to develop a robust litigation practice in a leading Northern Virginia firm.