A prestigious law firm in Washington, D.C., is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with approximately 2 years of experience to join their team. The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation skills, excellent academic credentials, and trial experience to support the firm’s thriving commercial practice.
Responsibilities:
Handle commercial litigation matters from case strategy through trial
Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs with exceptional writing quality
Conduct legal research and manage discovery
Represent clients in hearings, trials, and arbitrations
Collaborate with a team of highly skilled litigators
Requirements:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a top-tier law school
Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in Washington, Maryland, or Virginia
Approximately 2 years of commercial litigation experience at a regional, national, or top local law firm
Excellent writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills
Strong academic credentials (top of class preferred)
Willing to provide law school transcripts and a writing sample
Preferred Qualifications:
Judicial clerkship experience
Demonstrated courtroom and trial experience
Benefits:
Competitive compensation ($190K starting salary, quasi lock-step program)
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Professional development resources and mentorship
Opportunity for significant trial experience and career advancement
If you’re looking to advance your litigation career with a respected firm in Washington, D.C., we’d love to connect with you.
For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Freddy Valencia directly at 506 846 8218. Resumes may be confidentially sent to freddy.valencia@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
