General Liability Associate Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a General Liability Associate Attorney in McLean, Virginia. This role involves handling litigation matters, providing counsel to clients, and collaborating with talented colleagues nationwide. The position offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases and litigate emerging legal issues in a hybrid work environment.

Duties

• Support a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including strategy development and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Manage all aspects of written discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories and requests for production.
• Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with senior attorneys and clients.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing case assessments and strategic recommendations.
• Work closely with attorneys on complex matters involving general liability and related claims.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation and exhibit development.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff for efficient case management.

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Virginia.
• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience with general liability, personal injury, premises, products, transportation, employment, or insurance litigation preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions is required.

Education

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in Virginia.

Skills

• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sophisticated technical skills.
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Meaningful work handling sophisticated matters.
• Collaborative culture with mentorship and professional development.
• Opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement supporting work-life balance.
• Comprehensive benefits including generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306