Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Take ownership of meaningful civil litigation matters and work directly with clients from strategy through resolution.
- Join an established, collaborative legal team where attorneys have room to exercise judgment and build their practice.
- Handle varied litigation work rather than being confined to a narrow case type.
- Gain hands-on advocacy experience through discovery, depositions, hearings, negotiations, and other proceedings.
- More senior litigators are welcome, and strong candidates from in-house or solo practice backgrounds will be considered.
Location: This is a fully on-site opportunity in Culpeper, Virginia, offering close collaboration with colleagues, clients, and the local legal community.
Note: Candidates must have an active Virginia bar license and 3+ years of civil litigation experience. This is not a hybrid or remote role, and the interview process is conducted in person.
About Us
We are an established full-service law firm serving businesses, organizations, and individuals across a broad range of legal matters. Our attorneys combine focused practice knowledge with a collaborative approach, giving clients thoughtful, hands-on representation and giving our lawyers opportunities to build lasting relationships and meaningful practices. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Manage civil litigation matters from initial strategy through resolution.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation documents.
- Conduct and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, negotiations, and other proceedings.
- Develop case strategy, evaluate risk, and provide practical legal guidance to clients.
- Conduct legal research and produce clear, persuasive written work.
- Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties.
- Collaborate with attorneys and support staff while maintaining ownership of assigned matters.
- Negotiate settlements and help move cases efficiently toward favorable resolutions.
Qualifications
- Active Virginia bar license in good standing.
- 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Strong legal research, writing, case management, and advocacy skills.
- Ability to independently manage litigation matters and deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach.
- Ability to work full-time on-site in Culpeper, Virginia.
- In-house and solo practice candidates are welcome if they have strong civil litigation experience.
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Work in an established practice where your experience and judgment will matter.
- Build meaningful relationships with clients rather than operating in a high-volume environment.
- Enjoy varied litigation work with opportunities for increasing responsibility and autonomy.
- Collaborate with experienced attorneys across a broad-based legal practice.
- Make a visible impact for clients while continuing to grow your litigation career.
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
