Vacancy caducado!
Small growing DC firm seeking associate attorney with 2-5 years' litigation and/or appellate experience. Applicants should have strong organizational skills, want responsibility, enjoy trial work, and have good people skills. Applicants should also be a team player and have a positive attitude. Previous clerkship experience highly desirable. Government Contract Experience is a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain excellent client relations
Evaluate claims for relief, causes of action, and defenses
Prepare research memoranda for clients and partners
Draft and file complaints, answers, motions, briefs, and other pleadings in federal courts
Prepare for and participate in trials in federal court
Prepare appeals before federal appellate courts
REQUIREMENTS
Experience in skillfully managing projects in a fast-paced environment
Experience performing legal research
Creative thinker and problem solver
Basic MS Office Suite and technological literacy, including experience working with Westlaw, Pacer, and CM/ECF
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Clerkship
One year (or more) experience in federal litigation
Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and salary expectations. Veteran friendly.