Commercial Litigation Counsel Or Partner

Jobot; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Counsel or Junior Partner for a Commercial Litigation practice in Tysons, VA. The role requires significant commercial litigation experience, leading matters end-to-end, supervising associates, and developing a client base. A partial portable book (~$200K) is available and involvement in complex strategy is expected.

Licensed to practice in VA and/or MD is required; DC is a plus. Strong writing and advocacy skills, with courtroom or arbitration experience preferred, are

Qualifications

• Significant commercial litigation experience with ability to run cases end-to-end.
• Partial portable book of business (~$200K).
• Experience supervising associates and managing complex case strategy.
• Strong writing and argument skills (motions, discovery disputes, dispositive briefing).
• Courtroom or arbitration experience preferred.
• Licensed in VA and/or MD; DC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee associate-run cases and step into ongoing matters.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Lead matters and drive team execution.

Skills

Litigation experience

Team leadership

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Job description

Counsel or Junior Partner — Commercial Litigation

Hosted by: Trey Mattson

Salary: $200,000 - $225,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a business-minded law firm with a strong Mid-Atlantic presence and a collaborative litigation platform. This company represents companies and executives in sophisticated disputes and provides practical, strategic advocacy.

Why join us:

This role is built for a sophisticated litigator ready to lead matters and help drive team execution. Our client can partially fill the attorney’s plate through internal opportunities, but is seeking someone with an existing foundation of client work who can expand within the platform. You’ll oversee associate-run cases, step into ongoing matters, and act as a trusted advisor to clients.

Job Details

• Significant commercial litigation experience with the ability to run cases end-to-end
• Partial portable book of business (target around ~$200K)
• Experience supervising associates and managing complex case strategy
• Strong writing and argument skills (motions practice, discovery disputes, dispositive briefing)
• Courtroom or arbitration experience strongly preferred
• Licensed in VA and/or MD; DC is a plus

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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