Litigation Associate - Washington, D.C.

Fox Rothschild; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 240,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild LLP in Washington, DC seeks a Litigation Associate with 3–5 years of general commercial litigation experience. A Juris Doctorate (JD) is required and the candidate must be licensed to practice in the District of Columbia; MD and/or VA licenses are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and motions, handling depositions, and providing risk-management guidance to clients.

Qualifications

• JD required.
• DC license to practice law; MD/VA licenses strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of general commercial litigation experience.
• Experience drafting and responding to pleadings and discovery.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions; taking and defending depositions.
• Trial experience a plus; large law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in general commercial litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Take and defend depositions of fact and expert witnesses.
• Provide risk management advice to clients and resolve disputes.

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting pleadings

Depositions

Risk management

Trial support

Large firm experience

Client advisory

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Description: Fox Rothschild has an opening in the Washington, D.C. office for a Litigation Associate with three to five years of experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in all aspects of general commercial litigation. We are not currently accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Qualifications: Juris Doctorate (JD) required. Must be licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia. A license to practice law in Maryland and/or Virginia is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience in general commercial litigation, including risk mitigation and advisory work.
• Experience drafting and responding to initial pleadings and discovery.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions, including expert depositions.
• Experience advising clients on risk management strategies and resolving complex commercial disputes.
• Trial experience a plus but not required.
• Large law firm experience strongly preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Compensation & Benefits

• The salary range for this position applies to Washington, D.C.. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $240,000 - $260,000
• For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com).

DISCLAIMER

Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contractor employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Fox Rothschild LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, breastfeeding, lactation, disability, or veteran status, among other factors, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Applicants who need any assistance applying for a position are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department, [e-mail].