Litigation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-3 years of experience. The candidate should have outstanding academic credentials, strong writing skills, and current DC bar membership or eligibility for waive-in. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting documents, assisting in trial preparation, and attending court proceedings. The ideal candidate will possess appellate litigation experience and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required.
• 2-3 years of relevant litigation experience.
• Current member of the District of Columbia Bar or eligible for waive-in.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Assist in trial preparation including witness preparation.
• Attend court hearings and depositions as required.
• Collaborate with partners to develop case strategies.
• Communicate effectively with clients and counsel.

Skills

Legal research and writing

Case analysis and strategy development

Trial preparation and courtroom advocacy

Client communication and relationship management

Team collaboration and coordination

Attention to detail and accuracy

Time management and prioritization

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview: A law firm in Washington, D.C., is seeking a dynamic Litigation Associate Attorney with 2-3 years of experience. The ideal candidate should possess outstanding academic credentials from a top-tier school, strong writing skills, and must be a current member of the DC bar or eligible for waive-in. Appellate litigation experience is required, with a preference for past appellate clerkship experience.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Assist in trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit organization, and case strategy development.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, mediations, and other legal proceedings as required.
• Collaborate with partners and senior associates to analyze and develop case strategies.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and internal team members.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the District of Columbia Bar or eligibility for waive-in.
• 2-3 years of relevant litigation experience.
• Exceptional academic credentials from a top-tier law school.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Appellate litigation experience, with a preference for past appellate clerkship experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Current member of the District of Columbia Bar or eligible to waive in.

Skills:

• Legal research and writing.
• Case analysis and strategy development.
• Trial preparation and courtroom advocacy.
• Client communication and relationship management.
• Team collaboration and coordination.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Time management and prioritization.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
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