Associate Litigation Attorney - Construction and Civil Litigation

Associate Litigation Attorney (Construction & Civil Litigation)

Experience
Level: Mid‑Senior

Required
Experience: 3–5 years

Education: J.D.

Positions
Available: 2

Relocation
Assistance: No

Visa
Sponsorship: Not available

Role Overview

This
position supports a specialized legal practice focused on
representing homeowners involved in disputes with residential
contractors, builders, and developers. The work centers on defective
construction claims, contract disputes, project delays, mechanic’s
liens, payment issues, warranty matters, and other
construction‑related litigation.

The
ideal candidate is a motivated attorney who enjoys advocacy, takes
ownership of cases, and is eager to develop strong trial skills.
Prior construction law experience is helpful but not required.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct
  client consultations and develop litigation strategies
  

• Draft
  pleadings, motions, and discovery
  

• Take
  and defend depositions
  

• Argue
  motions in court
  

• Participate
  in mediations and settlement negotiations
  

• Collaborate
  with construction experts and consultants
  

• Prepare
  cases for trial, arbitration, and evidentiary hearings
  

• Maintain
  consistent communication with clients throughout their matters
  

Attorneys
in this role receive meaningful responsibility from day one and work
closely with a team lead who provides guidance and mentorship.

Qualifications

• J.D.
  from an accredited law school
  

• Active
  license to practice law in Virginia (Maryland and/or D.C.
  admission is a plus)
  

• 3–5
  years of civil litigation and trial experience
  

• Strong
  legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
  

• Ability
  to manage cases independently
  

• Experience
  with depositions, hearings, and motion practice
  

• Excellent
  client communication and organizational skills
  

• Background
  in construction, commercial, or real estate litigation is
  preferred but not required
  

What
This Role Offers

Attorneys
in this practice gain substantial hands‑on litigation experience, including:

• Serving
  as primary client contact
  

• Developing
  litigation strategy and managing their own caseload
  

• Taking
  and defending depositions
  

• Arguing motions
  

• Participating
  in mediations and negotiations
  

• Preparing
  cases for trial and arbitration
  

• First‑chair
  and second‑chair trial opportunities
  

This
environment emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and professional
growth within a specialized litigation practice.

Benefits

• 401(k)
  

• 401(k) matching
  

• Health,
  dental, and vision insurance
  

• Health
  savings account
  

• Paid
  time off and holidays
  

• Parental leave
  

• Professional
  development support
  

• Retirement plan