Litigation Associate - High-Stakes Civil & Appellate (DC)

Orionplacement; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Washington, DC is seeking an attorney with 1–5 years of experience to join a premier litigation team handling high-stakes civil, criminal, regulatory, and appellate matters. You will represent clients from strategy through resolution and collaborate closely with partners in lean, mentorship‑rich teams.

The role offers a hybrid DC work environment with highly competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Active bar license in good standing.
• Judicial clerkship completed.
• 1–5 years of attorney or litigation associate experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analysis, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex assignments with attention to detail.
• Strong academic credentials and professional judgment.
• Resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and writing sample required.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in sophisticated and high-stakes litigation from strategy through resolution.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and prepare persuasive memoranda, briefs, motions, and other written advocacy.
• Draft and support filings in federal and state courts, arbitral forums, and appellate courts.
• Assist with discovery strategy, fact development, witness preparation, and case management.
• Analyze complex legal and factual issues and develop practical litigation strategies.
• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys in lean, collaborative teams.
• Take on increasing responsibility and develop courtroom, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Support matters involving civil disputes, investigations, regulatory issues, and appeals as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Judicial clerkship

Tools

Research databases

Job description

Confidential Employer in Washington, DC is seeking an attorney with 1–5 years of experience to join a premier litigation team handling high-stakes civil, criminal, regulatory, and appellate matters. You will represent clients from strategy through resolution and collaborate closely with partners in lean, mentorship‑rich teams.

The role offers a hybrid DC work environment with highly competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.