Litigation Associate

Offit Kurman; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Offit Kurman, a growing full-service law firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with at least 4 years of experience to join our busy office. The role offers hands-on courtroom experience and a strong mix of litigation and drafting work, focusing on representing large landlords and property managers in a high-volume real estate practice.

You will regularly appear in court on returns, hearings and trials, draft motions and pleadings, and manage discovery.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in Litigation.
• Strong writing and editing abilities.
• Excellent oral advocacy and courtroom presence.
• Licensed to practice in DC; MD/VA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Regular court appearances, including initial returns, motions hearings, and bench/jury trials.
• Prepare and argue motions, draft pleadings, oppositions, discovery responses, and trial documents.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests and document production.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Court appearances

Job description

Offit Kurman, agrowing full-service law firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney withat least 4 years' of experience to join our busy and dynamic office inWashington, DC.

This position offershands-on courtroom experience and a strong mix of litigation and drafting work,with a focus on representing large landlords and property management companiesin a high-volume real estate practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regular court appearances,including initial returns, motions hearings, and bench/jury trials


• Prepare and argue motions,draft pleadings, oppositions, discovery responses, and trial documents


• Draft and respond to discoveryand document production requests

Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience inLitigation


• Strong writing, organization,and oral advocacy skills


• Bench trial experience notrequired, but must be confident appearing in court and conducting hearings


• Must be licensed in D.C. MD& VA are a plus

Offit Kurman is anEqual Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive compensation and benefitspackage, along with opportunities for professional development and advancement.