Civil Litigation Attorney

About the role

Jobot is hiring for a civil litigation attorney at a boutique law firm representing businesses, executives, professionals, and individuals in employment and commercial disputes. The firm's practice areas include employment law, business litigation and commercial disputes, civil litigation, labor law, non-compete, non-solicitation, and trade secret litigation, and professional licensing matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of civil litigation, business litigation, employment litigation, and employment counseling matters across Virginia, DC, and Maryland state and federal courts.
• Appear independently at hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Draft and argue complex motions, including dispositive motions.
• Handle employment counseling, contract drafting and review, severance, non-competes, and workplace investigations.
• Build and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development as the firm grows.

Requirements

• 5+ years of litigation experience with substantial federal and state court practice.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active District of Columbia and Maryland Bar membership in good standing.
• Eligible to waive into the Virginia Bar.
• Courtroom experience including hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Strong legal writing skills.
• Preferred experience in employment law, workplace investigations, business litigation, and/or labor law.

How to apply

Apply directly on CazVid.

Key facts

• Requires 5+ years of litigation experience with substantial federal and state court practice.
• Requires active District of Columbia and Maryland Bar membership in good standing.
• Candidates must be eligible to waive into the Virginia Bar.