Litigation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leadership training programs

Casual dress code

Mental health support resources

Employee resource groups promoting D&I

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC in Alexandria, VA seeks attorneys to join its Litigation team. Remote/hybrid options will be considered after training. Ideal candidates have 1–5 years of civil litigation experience and will work from Alexandria with direct client contact.

Licensed in Virginia or pending bar results; DC or Maryland licensure is a plus. The role includes a defined track, monthly bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, 401(k), and more.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of practice experience in civil litigation.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Virginia or have pending bar exam results.
• Licensure in DC or Maryland is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports.
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants

Skills

Teamwork

Autonomy

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Join MGC\'s Litigation Team in Alexandria, VA!

MGC is an industry leading civil litigation firm celebrating 31 years of excellence spanning 22 offices across 12 states.

We are seeking attorneys to join our Litigation team in Alexandria. Remote/hybrid options will be considered after training/integration with the team.

Ideal candidates will have 1-5 years of practice experience. Our associates are given hands on experience in all phases of civil litigation from case inception to trial, as well as direct client contact. We offer competitive compensation with monthly bonus opportunities. Must be licensed to practice law in Virginia or have pending bar exam results. Licensure in DC or Maryland also a plus.

What We\'re Looking For:

• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure


• Exceptional interpersonal skills


• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail


• Initiative and the ability to multitask


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

Mindset geared toward embracing AI to innovate and elevate everyday legal work

Position Overview:

• Membership track with defined benchmarks


• Hybrid work options

Additional Benefits:

• Paid parental leave


• Leadership training programs


• Casual dress code


• Mental health support resources


• Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.


• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.


• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.


• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports


• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary


• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants

The annualized salary range for this position is $90,000-$150,000. Actual pay will be determined based on total and relevant experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also offers bonuses and a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible spending, and more.

Education

Juris Doctorate or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Bar

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