Litigation Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Litigation Associate

About the Opportunity

A well-established Mid-Atlantic defense litigation firm seeks a Litigation Associate to join its Fairfax office. The firm represents insurers, insureds, self-insured companies, third-party administrators, and commercial clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters including general liability, insurance defense, workers compensation, transportation, premises liability, products liability, construction-related claims, and coverage matters.

This role offers hands-on responsibility, courtroom and deposition experience, direct client contact, and the opportunity to grow professionally within a collaborative, trial-focused team known for strategic advocacy and cost-effective results.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from initial pleadings through final resolution
• Draft and argue dispositive and procedural motions, memoranda, and settlement documents
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
• Participate in court appearances, mediations, and arbitration hearings
• Perform case evaluations, legal research, and provide strategic recommendations to clients
• Maintain regular communication with clients, carriers, and co-counsel
• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys on complex civil and insurance defense matters
• Maintain organized, timely, and efficient file and case management

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active DC or Virginia bar license, or willingness to obtain; Maryland admission is a plus
• 3-5 years of civil litigation or insurance defense experience preferred
• Strong experience with motion practice, including drafting and arguing dispositive motions
• Experience taking and defending depositions, participating in mediations, and advising clients
• Excellent writing, analytical, and courtroom skills
• Ability to manage cases independently while collaborating within a team environment

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience handling multi-party or complex civil litigation
• Background in insurance defense, general liability, transportation, premises liability, or workers compensation
• Confidence handling court appearances in state and federal courts
• Strong communication skills and a client service mindset

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Match

Bonus Plan

Generous PTO

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 01/29/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results. CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at [email protected] to make arrangements.