Litigation Associate: Strategy, Trials & Briefs

Chartwell Law; Glen Allen (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwell Law seeks an Associate attorney in Virginia to manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic legal counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions. The role requires excellent research, drafting, and litigation skills, plus independence and strong client communication in a fast-paced firm.

The candidate should meet the 1,950-hour annual billable requirement and collaborate closely with partners and clients, delivering practical,

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Active license to practice law in state posted is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in practice group.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with administrative proceedings, depositions, and mediations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Professional demeanor with strong client-relations and communication skills.
• Must be responsive and organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• File review and legal analysis of claims and causes of action.
• Extensive legal research and drafting of briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs.
• Representing clients in court, at arbitrations and in depositions.
• Drafting and responding to discovery requests.
• Expert witness retention and collaboration.
• Trial preparation and attendance.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and stakeholders to deliver strategic legal advice.
• Manage deadlines and assignments with ownership and independence.

Skills

Communicating

Conflict Management

Professionalism

Planning & Priority Setting

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Chartwell Law seeks an Associate attorney in Virginia to manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic legal counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions. The role requires excellent research, drafting, and litigation skills, plus independence and strong client communication in a fast-paced firm.

The candidate should meet the 1,950-hour annual billable requirement and collaborate closely with partners and clients, delivering practical,