Civil Litigation Associate Attorney
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Simms Showers LLP, a growing Northern Virginia and Maryland based law firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney for Civil Litigation practice area.
- We seek team members who appreciate and can thrive in a faith-driven environment with a desire to contribute to a team that integrates faith and law in practical ways.
- Evaluate potential claims and defenses and develop litigation strategies tailored to each clients goals.
- Maintain case files, monitor deadlines, and ensure compliance with procedural rules and court orders.
- Conduct thorough legal research and draft high-quality pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and legal memoranda.
- Prepare persuasive briefs and written submissions for state and federal courts.
- Analyze complex legal and factual issues to provide strategic recommendations.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing timely updates, counsel, and guidance throughout the litigation process.
- Participate in client meetings, strategy sessions, and settlement discussions.
- Represent clients at hearings, trials, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
- Take and defend depositions, including of parties, witnesses, and experts.
- Work with opposing counsel to negotiate discovery disputes and settlement terms.
- Work closely with senior attorneys and partners on complex matters, while taking increasing responsibility for independent case work.
- Coordinate with paralegals and support staff to ensure efficient case handling.
- Participate in firm meetings, trainings, and practice development initiatives.
- Stay current on changes in civil procedure, case law, and practice trends.
- Contribute to the firms professional culture by upholding ethical standards and supporting colleagues.
- Assist in developing practice resources or thought leadership content (e.g., client alerts, presentations, or continuing education).
1-3+ years of experience in litigation (could include judicial clerkship)
VA Bar License
Legal writing, analysis, and drafting skills
Ability and willingness to travel to different counties/jurisdictions in Northern Virginia Preferred Qualifications:
Jury trial and other court experience
Prior judicial clerkship experience
Experience in Arbitrations
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