Litigation Associate

LHH; Washington; On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH, a highly regarded law firm in Washington, seeks a mid-to-senior Litigation Associate to join its growing practice. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials, judicial clerkship experience, and a solid foundation in complex litigation, with direct client interaction and significant responsibility in a collaborative environment.

You will manage all phases of federal and state litigation, draft and argue motions, conduct research, handle discovery, and prepare for hearings,

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Judicial clerkship experience required.
• Approximately 4+ years of litigation experience at a law firm, government agency, or comparable legal setting.
• Experience handling complex litigation matters and managing significant case responsibilities.
• Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Admission to the applicable state bar, or ability to obtain admission promptly.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support all phases of litigation in federal and state courts.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, briefs, pleadings, and other court filings.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Handle written discovery, depositions, and witness preparation.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
• Work directly with clients and opposing counsel on complex litigation matters.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Project management

Independent work

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bar admission

Job description

A highly regarded law firm is seeking a mid-to-senior level Litigation Associate to join its growing litigation practice. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding academic credentials, judicial clerkship experience, and a strong foundation in complex litigation. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking sophisticated litigation work, direct client interaction, and significant responsibility in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support all phases of litigation in federal and state courts.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, briefs, pleadings, and other court filings.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy.
• Handle written discovery, depositions, and witness preparation.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
• Work directly with clients and opposing counsel on complex litigation matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Judicial clerkship experience required.
• Approximately 4+ years of litigation experience at a law firm, government agency, or comparable legal setting.
• Experience handling complex litigation matters and managing significant case responsibilities.
• Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Admission to the applicable state bar, or ability to obtain admission promptly.

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