Litigation Associate: Civil Court Experience

T Mlaw; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ThompsonMcMullan, P.C. in Richmond, VA is seeking a Litigation Associate to join our Shockoe Slip office.

The successful candidate will handle civil litigation matters in state and federal courts and play an active role in all phases of litigation. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, briefs and discovery; participating in depositions, hearings, mediations and arbitrations; and assisting with trial preparation.

Qualifications

• Experience handling civil litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Ability to manage cases and meet deadlines with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda and discovery requests/responses.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, conferences, mediations and arbitrations.
• Assist with trial preparation, including case strategy, exhibits and witness prep.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts and staff; support settlement negotiations.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Legal research

Drafting pleadings & motions

Depositions & hearings

Job description

ThompsonMcMullan, P.C. in Richmond, VA is seeking a Litigation Associate to join our Shockoe Slip office.

The successful candidate will handle civil litigation matters in state and federal courts and play an active role in all phases of litigation. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, briefs and discovery; participating in depositions, hearings, mediations and arbitrations; and assisting with trial preparation.