Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial remote work

Supportive team environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is assisting a law firm in McLean, VA, in recruiting a junior litigation associate with 2–4 years of civil litigation experience. The role involves supporting employment defense and business litigation matters with direct client interaction in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a JD, be admitted to the Virginia Bar in good standing, and bring strong analytical, writing, and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of civil litigation experience.
• Virginia bar in good standing required.
• JD from an accredited law school; licensing in Virginia preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage in employment defense litigation and restrictive covenant litigation.
• Participate in business litigation and related transactional work.
• Provide employment and business counseling.
• Collaborate with diverse practice areas including government contracts and IP.

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral communication

Writing skills

Education

JD degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior litigation associate with 2-4 years of relevant experience to join their team in McLean, VA. The role involves supporting a dynamic employment and business law practice, handling employment defense litigation, restrictive covenant litigation, business litigation, and related transactional work. The position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters with direct client interaction in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Duties

• Engage in employment defense litigation and restrictive covenant litigation.
• Participate in business litigation and related transactional work.
• Provide employment and business counseling.
• Collaborate with various practice areas, including government contracts and intellectual property.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in civil litigation.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to deliver timely and high-quality work product.
• Aptitude for quick learning and developing subject matter expertise.
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented culture.
• Current member of the Virginia bar in good standing with no discipline history.
• Judicial clerkship is preferred.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in Virginia.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Partial remote work flexibility.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Emphasis on work-life balance.