Litigation Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services in Northern Virginia seeks a junior to mid-level Litigation Associate to join its practice. You will handle complex, high-stakes disputes across multiple industries in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will draft pleadings and briefs, conduct legal research, participate in depositions and trial preparation, and support appellate work. Virginia Bar admission and strong writing and analytical abilities are required.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting briefs on complex litigation matters.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent research, writing and analytical skills.
• Admitted to the Virginia Bar.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex litigation matters in state and federal courts
• Draft pleadings, motions and substantive briefs, including motions to dismiss, summary judgment and class certification
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex legal issues
• Support appellate work, including writs and appeals
• Participate in depositions, hearings and trial preparation
• Assist with case strategy and client communications

Skills

Litigation

Brief drafting

Legal research

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Deposition/ trial experience

Attention to detail

Education

Virginia Bar admission

Job description

Litigation Associate

A leading global law firm is seeking a junior to mid-level Associate to join its Litigation practice in Northern Virginia. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes disputes across a variety of industries within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Location: Northern Virginia

Associates will gain exposure to sophisticated litigation matters at both the state and federal level.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex litigation matters in state and federal courts
• Draft pleadings, motions and substantive briefs, including motions to dismiss, summary judgment and class certification
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex legal issues
• Support appellate work, including writs and appeals
• Participate in depositions, hearings and trial preparation
• Assist with case strategy and client communications

Who You Are

• Junior to mid-level litigation associate
• Experience drafting briefs on complex litigation matters
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent research, writing and analytical skills
• Experience with depositions, hearings and trial work preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Admitted to the Virginia Bar

Compensation

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package within a leading global litigation platform