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Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney in Reston

Date Posted: 21 August 2026

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Job Description

Litigation Associate Attorney

Location: Fairfax, Virginia
Experience: 1–3 Years
Work Arrangement: In Office

A well-established Virginia law practice is seeking a motivated Litigation Associate Attorney to join its team. This is an opportunity for an early-career attorney to gain meaningful experience handling civil litigation matters while working alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

  • Assist with a variety of civil litigation matters

  • Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, and briefs

  • Assist with discovery, case preparation, hearings, and other litigation-related matters

  • Work closely with experienced attorneys on case strategy and preparation

  • Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties

  • Take on increasing responsibility as your experience develops

What We're Looking For

  • 1–3 years of litigation experience

  • Active Virginia Bar license in good standing

  • Strong legal research and writing abilities

  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

  • Genuine interest in developing a long-term litigation practice

Candidates with experience in any area of civil litigation are encouraged to apply. Specific experience in the firm's primary areas of practice is not required.

Recent judicial clerks with strong litigation-related experience may also be considered.

What You'll Receive

  • Hands-on experience with substantive litigation matters

  • Opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys

  • Meaningful responsibility and professional development

  • Competitive compensation

  • Bonus opportunity

  • Professional and collaborative work environment

  • Opportunity to build a long-term litigation career in Northern Virginia

This is an in-office position in Fairfax, Virginia for an attorney who is looking to develop strong practical litigation skills and grow with an established practice.

For confidential consideration, please send your resume to:
zach.zink@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.

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