General Litigation Associate Attorney
Washington, DC
MUST:
Experienced Litigation Attorney
3 years of experience with civil litigation
3 years of experience as an attorney
Experience working in a courtroom
Knowledge of construction issues, personal injury, and contracts
Experience with real estate disputes is valuable
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
Admission to VA Bar required
Admission to MD and DC bars (or waiver eligibility) preferred
JD from accredited law school
DUTIES:
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
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