Associate Attorney | General Litigation, Real Estate & Business (Washington D.C.)

Jackson & Campbell

  • Washington DC
  • $135,000-155,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 18 hours ago
Jackson & Campbell, P.C. has a long-established reputation as a premier litigation firm in the regional Washington, DC area, including state and federal courts in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Litigation matters arise both in contract and tort contexts and involve representing clients in a wide variety of cases related to breach of contract, title matters, property damage and/or or other general litigation disputes.There is considerable cross-over and collaboration between the General Litigation and Trial Practice Group and the Real Estate and Business Practice Groups. Sophisticated litigation and courtroom skills are combined with practical experience with construction issues, real estate transactions, contract disputes, social services provider operations (private schools, daycare centers, treatment facilities and the like), business and ownership disputes, and many others to provide the highest level of representation and client satisfaction. The Firm combines a sophisticated national practice with a well-established general practice at the local and regional levels.Jackson & Campbell currently has an opening for a full-time associate-level attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience to join our General Litigation and Real Estate practice groups. Experience with general litigation is a requirement, and experience with real estate disputes, title insurance matters, and/or community association matters is preferred.Key Responsibilities
  • Draft pleadings and discovery motions;
  • Appear and argue at motions hearings;
  • Draft and respond to written discovery;
  • Prepare for and defend clients and expert witnesses at deposition;
  • Prepare for and take fact and expert witness depositions of adverse parties;
  • Draft dispositive motions and present oral argument where appropriate;
  • Trial preparation;
  • Attend trial as second-chair or lead counsel where appropriate;
  • Prepare appellate briefs and appear for appellate argument where appropriate; and
  • Prepare draft status reports and budgets for the client’s use.
Education and Qualification Requirements
  • JD from accredited law school
  • Admission to DC bar or waiver eligibility required
  • Admission to VA bar or VA & MD bars preferred
  • 3+ years civil litigation experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task a diverse caseload and meet deadlines
  • Self-starter who takes ownership of executing tasks
Additional Information
  • Jackson & Campbell offers a competitive salary for this position, with a range of $135,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
  • Jackson & Campbell offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, health savings account and flexible spending account, 401(k) and profit sharing, paid vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, and free on-site gym access.
  • Associate attorneys are eligible to participate in the Firm’s billable-hours and collections bonus program and additional bonus programs that may be offered.
  • Jackson & Campbell understands the need for a work-life balance. We offer a hybrid work model that permits you to divide your time between in-office days and working remotely. Jackson & Campbell currently requires that at least two workdays per week be conducted in office.
About Jackson & Campbell, P.C.
Jackson & Campbell, P.C. specializes in the practice of Business Law, Employment Law, General Litigation & Trial Practice, Health Law, Insurance Coverage, Professional Responsibility, Real Estate, Tax Law, and Trust & Estates. The Firm strives to be recognized as the best blend of the old and the new in order to maintain a personal relationship with each client, large and small, while providing high quality legal services at fair and reasonable rates. Our mission is to provide exemplary, passionate, and professional legal services to the area, and nationally, through attentive and personal interaction.Jackson & Campbell is committed to diversity and inclusion within our Firm, which serves to strengthen and expand the quality and breadth of our legal representation and advice, and which reflects the community we are dedicated to serving.How to Apply To apply, click on the following link, enter the required information, and attach a cover letter, resume and writing sample. The writing sample should be entirely the candidate’s own work, and therefore a draft document not yet modified by a more senior attorney is preferable to the final product.This is a full time position

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