We are seeking a skilled and motivated Civil Litigation Attorney with 3–5 years of experience to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice in Virginia and possess a strong background in representing both businesses and individuals in a broad range of civil litigation matters, with a particular emphasis on business disputes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in diverse civil litigation matters, including but not limited to:
- Breach of contract
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- Commercial landlord/tenant issues
- Consumer protection claims
- Trademark infringement
- Business torts
- Real estate and construction litigation
- Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis of case law and statutes to support litigation strategy and case development.
- Draft legal documents including demand letters, complaints, responsive pleadings, written discovery, and pre-trial motions.
- Manage discovery processes, including working with online discovery vendors, conducting document reviews, and preparing privilege logs.
- Independently handle General District Court (GDC) matters, including return dates, trials, and select Circuit Court motions.
- Engage directly with clients and opposing counsel, particularly in GDC and smaller Circuit Court matters.
- Participate in all phases of litigation, with opportunities for early first-chair trial experience in GDC.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in the Virginia State Bar (required).
- 3–5 years of civil litigation experience.
- Experience in local courts within the DMV area is strongly preferred.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with a client-focused approach.