Litigation Associate — High‑Impact Commercial & Class Action

Direct Counsel; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing

Generous paid time off

Wellness and employee assistance

Professional development and mentoring

Job summary

Direct Counsel seeks a Litigation Associate for its Washington, DC office of a nationally recognized Am Law firm. An ideal candidate has 3–4 years of litigation experience and will handle complex commercial, consumer and class actions with significant responsibility.

You will draft and file pleadings, conduct research, manage discovery, and coordinate with clients and courts. Federal/state practice, arbitration familiarity, and strong drafting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active District of Columbia Bar membership in good standing.
• 3–4 years of litigation experience.
• Experience practicing in federal and state courts.
• Familiarity with arbitration proceedings.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive filings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case strategy analyses.
• Manage written discovery, document review, and deposition preparation.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Assist with hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Represent clients in commercial litigation and consumer‑related disputes.
• Participate in class action defense matters.
• Work directly with clients on case management and litigation objectives.

Skills

Litigation

Legal writing

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Client interaction

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Direct Counsel seeks a Litigation Associate for its Washington, DC office of a nationally recognized Am Law firm. An ideal candidate has 3–4 years of litigation experience and will handle complex commercial, consumer and class actions with significant responsibility.

You will draft and file pleadings, conduct research, manage discovery, and coordinate with clients and courts. Federal/state practice, arbitration familiarity, and strong drafting skills are essential.