Commercial Litigation Attorney (Senior Level)

Gpac; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

GPAC invites applications for a senior Commercial Litigation Attorney to join our Washington, DC office. The role involves handling complex commercial disputes from inception through trial, including serving as first chair.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of litigation experience in a law firm, a strong background in commercial real estate and construction disputes, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with partners.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to and in good standing with the D.C. Bar or eligible to waive in.
• Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience in a law firm setting.
• Strong background in commercial litigation; experience with commercial real estate and construction disputes preferred.
• Significant deposition and large-case litigation experience.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of commercial litigation, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and trial
• Serve as first chair in trials and hearings
• Draft and argue motions, briefs, and written discovery
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Manage litigation workflow, deadlines, filings, and multiple workstreams across matters
• Advise clients on commercial disputes, with a focus on commercial real estate and construction-related matters

Skills

Litigation experience

Independent & collaborative

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

About the Firm

Well established, our firm is a respected Washington, D.C.-based boutique known for its commercial real estate, corporate, and litigation practices. We represent sophisticated clients in complex commercial matters and pride ourselves on high-quality work, collaboration, and hands-on client service.

Position Overview

We are seeking a senior-level Commercial Litigation Attorney to join our Washington, D.C. office. This role offers the opportunity to handle complex commercial disputes from inception through trial, including serving as first chair. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing matters independently while also collaborating closely with partners and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of commercial litigation, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and trial
• Serve as first chair in trials and hearings
• Draft and argue motions, briefs, and written discovery
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Manage litigation workflow, deadlines, filings, and multiple workstreams across matters
• Advise clients on commercial disputes, with a focus on commercial real estate and construction-related matters

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Admitted to and in good standing with the D.C. Bar or eligible to waive in
• Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience in a law firm settingStrong background in commercial litigation; experience with commercial real estate and construction disputes preferred
• Significant deposition and large-case litigation experience
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively

Contact: Heather Kraft

Phone:

Email:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.