Faith‑Driven Civil Litigation Associate

Simms Showers LLP; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Simms Showers LLP seeks a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney to practice at a high level and meaningfully integrate faith into their work. This hands-on role supports plaintiffs and defendants across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC in a broad range of civil and commercial matters, with mentorship, growth, and ownership of cases.

The position covers state and federal matters with opportunities to advance to higher levels, along with a competitive base salary and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of civil litigation experience or clerkship
• Active bar admission in Virginia
• Demonstrated legal research and writing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, staff, clients and expert witnesses
• Ability to take ownership of assignment

Responsibilities

• Case strategy and client counseling
• Pleadings, discovery, and motions practice
• Depositions and witness preparation
• Negotiation and mediation
• Trial preparation and court appearances

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Client counseling

Education

Bar admission in Virginia

Job description

Simms Showers LLP seeks a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney to practice at a high level and meaningfully integrate faith into their work. This hands-on role supports plaintiffs and defendants across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC in a broad range of civil and commercial matters, with mentorship, growth, and ownership of cases.

The position covers state and federal matters with opportunities to advance to higher levels, along with a competitive base salary and retirement benefits.