Litigation associate

Solomon Page; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Solomon Page represents a successful Northern Virginia law firm seeking a litigation associate with 1–3 years of civil litigation experience, focusing on business disputes. The role includes extensive legal research and close mentorship from experienced litigators.

You will conduct research, draft pleadings, manage discovery, and collaborate with clients and opposing counsel, with opportunities for courtroom exposure as your experience grows.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Ability to manage matters independently and interact directly with clients.
• Local DMV court experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent businesses and individuals in civil litigation matters, focusing on business disputes.
• Conduct legal research and analyze case law and statutes to support litigation matters.
• Draft demand letters, complaints, responsive pleadings, written discovery, and pre-trial motions.
• Manage document review and work with e-discovery vendors.
• Prepare privilege logs and discovery-related materials.
• Independently handle General District Court return dates and trials.
• Handle simple Circuit Court motions and smaller litigation matters.
• Communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel.
• Participate in all phases of litigation with early opportunities for courtroom and trial experience.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Education

Active Virginia Bar membership

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

A successful Northern Virginia law firm is seeking a litigation associate with 1–3 years of experience. The practice focuses on business disputes and offers substantial legal research, case law analysis, and close mentorship from experienced litigators.

Responsibilities

• Represent businesses and individuals in a variety of civil litigation matters, with a focus on business disputes.
• Conduct legal research and analyze case law and statutes to support litigation matters.
• Draft demand letters, complaints, responsive pleadings, written discovery, and pre-trial motions.
• Manage document review and work with e-discovery vendors.
• Prepare privilege logs and discovery-related materials.
• Independently handle General District Court return dates and trials.
• Handle simple Circuit Court motions and smaller litigation matters.
• Communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel.
• Participate in all phases of litigation with early opportunities for courtroom and trial experience.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Active Virginia Bar membership required.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Ability to manage matters independently and interact directly with clients.
• Local DMV court experience preferred.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Our teams, comprised of subject matter experts, develop an interest in your preferences and goals and we act as an advisor for your career advancement. Solomon Page has an extensive network of established clients which allows us to present opportunities that are well-suited to your respective goals and needs – this specialized approach sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit:?solomonpage.com and connect with us on?Facebook, and?LinkedIn.