Associate Attorney | General Litigation (Washington D.C.)

Jackson & Campbell

Associate Attorney | General Litigation Jackson & Campbell, PC currently has an opening for a full-time associate-level attorney to join our General Litigation Group. Applicants should have 3+ years of civil litigation experience with courtroom skills and practical knowledge of construction issues, contracts, personal injury, social services provider operations (private schools, daycare centers, treatment facilities, etc.), and professional liability matters. Any additional experience with real estate disputes and/or community association issues would be particularly valuable. Key Responsibilities Draft pleadings and discovery motions; appear in court and argue motions Draft and respond to written discovery Prepare for and defend clients and expert witnesses at deposition Prepare for and take fact and expert witness depositions of adverse parties Draft dispositive motions and present oral argument where appropriate Trial preparation Attend trial as second-chair or lead counsel where appropriate Prepare legal memoranda, status reports and budgets for clients Education and Qualification Requirements JD from accredited law school Admission to VA Bar required Admission to MD and DC bars (or waiver eligibility) preferred 3+ years civil litigation experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong analytical skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to prioritize and multi-task a diverse caseload and meet deadlines Self-starter who takes ownership of executing tasks Additional Information Jackson & Campbell offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, health savings account and flexible spending account, 401(k) and profit sharing, paid vacation, and sick leave, paid parental leave, free on-site gym access, and an emphasis on work/life balance Associate attorneys are eligible to participate in the Firm’s billable-hours bonus program Remote Work Policy After training and orientation, you will have the option to work remotely most days. Schedules and in-office work depend on practice group needs. About Jackson & Campbell, P.C. Jackson & Campbell has a long-established reputation as a premier litigation firm in the Washington, DC area. Jackson & Campbell specializes in the practice of Business Law, Employment Law, General Litigation & Trial Practice, Health Law, Insurance Coverage, Professional Responsibility, Real Estate, Tax Law, and Trust & Estates. Jackson & Campbell focuses on maintaining a personal relationship with each client, large and small, while providing high-quality legal services at accessible rates. Jackson & Campbell is committed to diversity and inclusion within our Firm, which serves to strengthen and expand the quality and breadth of our legal representation and advice, and which reflects the community we are dedicated to serving. How to Apply To apply, click on the following link and enter the required information and attach a cover letter, resume and writing sample. The writing sample should be entirely the candidate’s own work; a draft document not yet modified by a more senior attorney is preferable to a final product. This is a full time position
Posted
Title
Associate
Practice Areas
Litigation
Specialties
Construction, Personal Injury
Experience
3+ years
Type
Law Firm