Senior Attorney needed for Reston office

5-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Senior Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Reston, VA is seeking a Senior Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in drafting litigation documents, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This role involves reviewing and drafting discovery responses, briefs, motions, and memoranda, with a focus on health care, ERISA, and commercial litigation matters.

Duties:

• Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and attending meetings as needed.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience with drafting litigation documents, including motions to dismiss, written discovery, and summary judgment motions in health care, ERISA, and commercial litigation matters.
• State and federal court experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, drafting, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• The ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Immediately transferable skills and strong academic backgrounds from nationally recognized schools.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• 6+ years of experience and admitted to practice law.

Education/Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in drafting litigation documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Project management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management and prioritization abilities.

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