Litigation Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Litigation Attorney

Law Firm Shannon & Wright LLP is looking for an experienced and highly motivated civil and commercial litigation attorney to join their litigation practice. The successful candidate will serve as a pivotal member of the team and will be based out of either the Alexandria or Leesburg office.

This role will require independent management and performance of complex civil litigation procedures, representing clients in Circuit Court and Appellate level cases as second-chair and lead counsel in General District Court matters. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of direct civil and commercial litigation experience along with excellent writing, research, and communication skills. Candidates must be barred in Virginia (MD and DC a plus).

Responsibilities:

Independently manage and perform complex civil litigation procedures from client intake to closing file as assigned
Work closely and support Partners’ cases and legal projects representing clients in a wide range of litigation needs
Attend, lead and assist in court appearances and depositions
Proactively communicate and update clients on case progress and actions
Meet with new clients to assess, draft and complete their legal needs
Coordinate and assist in all aspects of litigation through trial and completion of the case
Ensure timely entry of time and billing details daily and in line with the firm best practices
Work with Firm Administrator and the Managing Partner to support the goals of the firm and the partners
Ensure all actions are in support of the Virginia Bar and other applicable bars and legal best practices

Qualifications:

Current Virginia Bar Membership in good standing
Minimum 5 years successfully litigating civil cases in Virginia courts
Advanced understanding of civil court system
Strong understanding of real estate and commercial law
Knowledge of legal processes and local court requirements including trial and appellate court systems
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills including capturing, detailing and follow up skills
Professional office experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Teams, Outlook, Word and Adobe

Preferred, but not required:

DC Bar Membership
Maryland Bar Membership
Clio software experience

NetDocuments software experience

Compensation:

Law Firm Shannon & Wright LLP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that will acknowledge the successful candidate’s past law firm tenure and provide future growth opportunities.

Background checks: All successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check.

To apply:

Law Firm Shannon & Wright LLP is actively seeking an experienced civil and commercial litigation attorney to join their litigation practice. This position is based out of either the Alexandria or Leesburg office and is a pivotal role within the team.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of direct civil and commercial litigation experience along with excellent writing, research, and communication skills. Candidates must be barred in Virginia (MD and DC a plus). This role will involve independent management and performance of complex civil litigation procedures, representing clients in Circuit Court and Appellate level cases as second-chair and lead counsel in General District Court matters.

Responsibilities:

Independently manage and perform complex civil litigation procedures from client intake to closing file as assigned
Support Partners’ cases and legal projects representing clients in a wide range of litigation needs
Attend, lead and assist in court appearances and depositions
Proactively communicate and update clients on case progress and actions
Meet with new clients to assess, draft and complete their legal needs
Coordinate and assist in all aspects of litigation through trial and completion of the case
Ensure timely entry of time and billing details daily and in line with the firm best practices
Work with Firm Administrator and the Managing Partner to support the goals of the firm and the partners
Ensure all actions are in support of the Virginia Bar and other applicable bars and legal best practices

Qualifications:

Current Virginia Bar Membership in good standing
Minimum 5 years successfully litigating civil cases in Virginia courts
Advanced understanding of civil court system
Strong understanding of real estate and commercial law
Knowledge of legal processes and local court requirements including trial and appellate court systems
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills including capturing, detailing and follow up skills
Professional office experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Teams, Outlook, Word and Adobe

Preferred, but not required:

DC Bar Membership
Maryland Bar Membership
Clio software experience
NetDocuments software experience

Compensation:

Law Firm Shannon & Wright LLP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that will acknowledge the successful candidate’s past law firm tenure and provide future growth opportunities.

Background checks: All successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check.

To apply:

## Law Firm Shannon & Wright LLP - Litigation Attorney
Law Firm Shannon & Wright LLP is actively looking to hire an experienced civil and commercial litigation attorney to join their litigation practice. This position will be based out of either the Alexandria or Leesburg office and is a pivotal role within the team. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Law Firm Tenure, Writing, Research, Communication, Virginia Bar Membership, Real Estate and Commercial Law, Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, Outlook, Word, Adobe, Clio Software, NetDocuments Software

Please submit a current resume and a cover letter to .

Qualification and Experience Virginia Bar Membership in good standing, minimum 5 years successfully litigating civil cases in Virginia courts

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