Mid-Level Litigation Associate – Northern Virginia

Job overview

The Mid-Level Litigation Associate – Northern Virginia role is onsite in McLean, VA, and pays $240,000–$305,000 per year, plus benefits and a discretionary bonus. Direct Counsel is representing a leading AmLaw 100 firm seeking an associate for its Northern Virginia office. The associate handles sophisticated state and federal litigation, conducting legal research and analysis, drafting complex motions and briefs, and participating in depositions, hearings, and trials. The work supports clients and experienced litigators through complex litigation matters.

What you'll do

• Research and analyze complex legal issues
• draft briefs and motions involving motions to dismiss, summary judgment, class certification, writs, and appeals
• handle state and federal litigation matters
• participate in depositions, hearings, and trials
• work with clients and experienced litigators.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

litigation associate

mid-level

complex litigation

northern virginia

mclean va

direct counsel

virginia bar

3–5 years experience

state and federal litigation

$240k–$305k

full-time

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits and a discretionary bonus are listed
• specific benefits are not detailed.

Why this role

Requires 3–5 years of complex litigation experience and Virginia Bar admission. Trial, deposition, and hearing experience and a prior judicial clerkship are preferred.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Legal Counsel and Prosecution. Sector: 92.