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Litigation Associate Attorney

Washington, DCFull-time2026-09-10 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Litigation Associate Attorney supporting a caseload from inception through resolution, including strategy, discovery, motions, and trial preparation.

Role type

Associate Attorney (Litigation)

Builds

Legal arguments, motions, briefs, and case strategies for clients in state and federal courts.

Domain

Law / Litigation

Required skills

Litigation case management, Motion practice, Discovery management, Deposition handling, Trial preparation, Legal research, Risk evaluation, Client counseling

Preferred skills

Medical Malpractice experience, General liability experience, Commercial litigation experience

Technologies

Legal research databases, Court management systems

Responsibilities

Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda; Conduct and defend depositions; Manage written discovery (interrogatories, requests for production); Represent clients at hearings, mediations, and arbitrations; Develop litigation strategies with senior attorneys; Assist with trial preparation including witness and exhibit development.

Seniority

Associate, mid-level IC