Associate Attorney โ Liability Defense Litigation
Location: Fairfax, VA
Salary: $100,000 โ $160,000 (commensurate with experience)
A growing and well-established litigation firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Fairfax, Virginia office. This position offers the opportunity to manage a diverse liability defense caseload, gain significant courtroom experience, and work closely with clients throughout all stages of litigation.
The ideal candidate is a motivated, detail-oriented attorney with strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills who is eager to take ownership of cases from inception through resolution.
Responsibilities
โข Manage a caseload from inception through trial and post-trial proceedings
โข Communicate regularly with clients regarding case strategy, developments, and status updates
โข Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents
โข Conduct legal research and analysis on a wide range of issues
โข Prepare, review, and respond to written discovery
โข Take and defend depositions, including expert witness depositions
โข Conduct direct and cross-examination of witnesses at trial and in trial depositions
โข Appear in court for hearings, motions, conferences, and trials
โข Represent clients during mediations, settlement conferences, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings
โข Develop case strategy and evaluate liability and damages exposure
โข Meet and maintain firm billing and productivity requirements
Qualifications
โข Active membership in the Virginia State Bar required
โข 2+ years of litigation experience preferred, with experience in liability defense strongly preferred
โข Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
โข Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and discovery matters
โข Ability to independently manage cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
โข Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
Compensation & Benefits
โข Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $160,000, depending on experience
โข Comprehensive benefits package
โข Professional development and mentorship opportunities
โข Opportunity for significant hands-on litigation and courtroom experience
Company Description
Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. is your source for finding and filling permanent financial, accounting, administrative, legal, executive assistant, accounting and HR positions. Our professional staff matches the right candidate with the right employer and we take a lot of pride in that responsibility. Bonnie Jones Associates, L.L.C. has over eighty years of combined recruiting experience.
Our commitment to you is that we will work very hard to find you the right match. Our hope is that you will be very happy that you have chosen to work with us and that you feel we have done a good job for you. Please browse our web site, www.bonniejones.com and contact us so that we can make a happy match for you!