What are the responsibilities and job description for the International Trade Associate (Mid to Senior) - D.C. position at Direct Counsel?
Direct Counsel represents a prestigious AmLaw firm seeking an International Trade Associate to join its ITC Section 337 Litigation & Trade Remedies Practice Group in Washington, DC. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-to-senior level associate with experience in international trade, customs, trade remedies, administrative litigation, or related regulatory matters who is looking to build a long-term practice within a growing national platform.
Location: Washington, DC
Responsibilities:
- Draft briefs, agency submissions, memoranda, and advocacy materials in trade remedy and trade policy matters
- Support antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) proceedings before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and U.S. Department of Commerce
- Advise clients on customs matters, including tariff classification, valuation, country-of-origin determinations, and import compliance
- Assist with trade compliance reviews, audits, investigations, and risk assessments
- Conduct legal and factual research involving statutes, regulations, administrative records, and trade data
- Develop factual records, litigation strategies, and evidentiary submissions
- Manage case workstreams, deadlines, filings, and client deliverables
- Collaborate with attorneys, economists, consultants, clients, and agency-facing teams
- Support matters involving customs, trade policy, compliance counseling, trade remedies, and related litigation
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active Washington, DC Bar admission and good standing
- Mid-to-senior level experience in international trade, customs, trade remedies, administrative litigation, or a related practice area
- Experience with one or more of the following:
- Antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) proceedings
- ITC Section 337 investigations
- Customs and import compliance matters
- Trade remedy litigation
- Trade compliance counseling
- Administrative law and agency proceedings
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience translating complex legal, economic, and factual issues into persuasive advocacy
- Strong client service orientation and business judgment
- Interest in developing a long-term international trade practice
- Desire to assume increasing responsibility and pursue a partnership track
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary range: $325,000 – $430,000 annually, depending on experience
- Discretionary performance bonus opportunity
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities
Salary : $325,000 - $430,000