Litigation Attorney

Klein Thomas Lee & Fresard; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Full benefits

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Klein Thomas Lee & Fresard, a national litigation law firm in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking an associate attorney. This role involves managing cases, working with opposing counsel, and advising clients in complex civil litigation. Candidates must have a J.D. from an ABA-approved law school, be a member of the Virginia State Bar, and have at least one year of civil litigation experience. The firm values work-life balance and offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• At least one year of civil litigation experience.
• Excellent writing skills and strong academic credentials are a must.
• A post-graduation judicial clerkship is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases and work with opposing counsel.
• Advise clients on legal matters.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Civil litigation experience

Strong academic credentials

Ability to travel for litigation-related matters

Education

J.D. from an ABA-approved law school

Member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar

Job description

Klein Thomas Lee & Fresard is a rapidly growing national litigation law firm. We handle complex cases in state and federal courts across the country, with a focus on defending product liability disputes, class actions, and consumer protection claims. The firm is actively seeking an associate attorney to join our office in Richmond, Virginia.

We have a busy and challenging national practice, but we recognize the need for work-life balance. We place great value on teamwork and camaraderie. Many of our lawyers started their careers at large law firms. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking to leave the grind of a large firm yet continue to work on complex cases for sophisticated clients.

Our practice is fast paced and intellectually challenging. Excellent writing skills and strong academic credentials are a must. Associates will have substantial responsibility to manage cases, work with opposing counsel, and advise clients.

We provide a competitive compensation package with full benefits and bonus eligibility.

• J.D. from an ABA-approved law school.
• Member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar.
• At least one year of civil litigation experience.
• Ability to travel a few days per month for depositions, inspections, hearings, trials, and other litigation-related matters.

A post-graduation judicial clerkship is preferred but not required.