Litigation Associate

elg-careers-attorneys; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Elias Law Group LLP is a mission-driven law firm with offices in Washington, D.C. and Seattle. We seek attorneys with meaningful litigation experience, excellent writing, and the ability to take significant responsibility in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Positions are exempt and compensation is commensurate with class year, ranging from $215,000 to $350,000, with a hybrid work schedule requiring in-office presence multiple days per week.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and editing skills are required.
• Strong oral presentation and client-facing skills are essential.
• Meaningful experience in state or federal court litigation (clerkship a plus).
• Solid understanding of civil case lifecycle and rules of procedure and evidence.
• Commitment to teamwork and ELG's mission.
• Demonstrated ability to take and defend depositions and manage major filings.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute and defend cases involving voting rights, redistricting, and First Amendment rights.
• Take and defend depositions; oversee major filings from start to finish.
• Lead and supervise junior attorneys and staff with attention to detail.
• Produce high-quality legal writing and oral advocacy.
• Work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Skills

Excellent writing and editing

Oral presentation

Litigation experience

Civil procedure knowledge

Team mentality

Mission alignment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Summary

Elias Law Group LLP is a mission driven law firm,dedicated to helping Democrats win, citizens vote, and progressives make change,with offices in Washington, D.C. and Seattle, Washington.

Given the unprecedented demand for litigation expertise in today's rapidly evolving political landscape, we accept applications on a rolling basis throughout the year. We encourage interested candidates to apply immediately, as positions are filled on an ongoing basis as qualified applicants are identified.

Job Classification

Exempt

Compensation

Salary commensurate with class year, ranging from $215,000 to $350,000

Essential Job Functions

ELG’s litigators prosecute and defend cases involving voting rights, redistricting, the First Amendment, and other areas consistent with the firm’s and its clients’ missions. ELG consistently has active cases in both state and federal courts and at the trial court and appellate level, including before the U.S. Supreme Court. These matters are often high pressure, fast paced, and offer a rewarding opportunity for lawyers who want to use their litigation skills on the front lines to protect democracy and support the efforts of progressive clients.

We are seeking attorneys with meaningful litigation experience and excellent credentials. We are primarily looking for candidates in class years 2018-2024, but we will consider candidates in other class years with exceptional qualifications or experience. Excellent legal writing skills are a must, as is meaningful litigation experience, the ability to take significant responsibility for cases and skillfully move them forward, as well as excellent oral presentation skills, experience supervising and directing more junior attorneys and staff, and careful attention to detail and the ability to work quickly, thoughtfully, and collaboratively in a challenging and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have the experience and skill set to take and defend depositions, a deep familiarity with the federal rules of procedure and evidence, meaningful in-court experience, and broad motions practice experience, including the ability to execute major filings from beginning to end.

All applicants are asked to address the following in their cover letter:

• Why are you interested in ELG?
• What is the best lesson you've learned in the past five years?
• Tell a story that illustrates your problem solving skills.
• How would you add value to the practice and your case teams beginning in your first month?

In addition to your resume and cover letter, please upload copies of your law school transcript and a writing sample.

Minimum Qualifications

• Have excellent writing and editing skills, and be able to draft compelling, accurate, and thoughtful written work product;

• Have strong oral presentation and client-facing skills;

• Have meaningful experience in state or federal court litigation (clerkship experience is a plus);

• Have a strong understanding of the lifecycle of a civil case and working knowledge of the rules of procedure and evidence;

• Be committed to a team mentality (with the attitude that no job is too small);

• Have a commitment to the mission of ELG.

Work Environment

• Position will operate on a hybrid schedule in a professional office environment and is expected to work in office at least three (3) days a week (currently Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Travel is required.

• Position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

• Position requires that the employee be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.

Physical Demands

• This position is primarily a sedentary position. However, some duties and responsibilities may require the employee to lift files, open filing cabinets, bend or stand, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, occasionally move about to access office equipment, file cabinets, etc.

• May require employee to carry or lift items weighing up to 10 pounds.

Disclaimer

Elias Law Group LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.