Litigation Associate

Job Description:

Williams Mullen is seeking a qualified and highly motivated Litigation associate with 3-5 years’ experience to join our successful Litigation group in our Richmond, VA or Tysons, VA office. This is an excellent opportunity for an associate with an entrepreneurial spirit seeking a positive career trajectory, significant responsibility on complex matters, and a chance to work closely with senior partners on a fast-paced team. Candidates should be comfortable with significant direct client interaction.

Job Requirements:

• 3-5 years’ experience managing a case load from inception through to trial and litigation experience in State and/or Federal Court including deposition, drafting motions, discovery requests, and trial preparation and support.
• Knowledge or experience with economics, marketplace trends, business strategy or other business acumen.
• Ideal candidates will demonstrate aptitude to strategically plan; strong negotiations skills; excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage time well and to work independently often.
• Must have the ability to build credibility and have resilience to find creative solutions to complex needs.
• Superior academic credentials and entrepreneurial spirit highly preferred.
• Must be meticulous with details and be able to both work effectively as part of a team, while also being able to assume individual responsibility for client matters involving direct client interaction.
• Strong writing credentials and excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.
• Judicial clerks strongly preferred.
• Candidates must be currently licensed in Virginia, or a member of the bar in one or more US Jurisdictions and willing to sit for VA bar within 12 months of hire.

We value our associates’ professional development and ensure there are plenty of firm resources dedicated to that pursuit. Associates regularly participate in bar associations, community activities and pro bono work, and Williams Mullen's Business Development Team takes an active role in providing these important opportunities. Plus, Williams Mullen is a great place to work!

At this time, Williams Mullen will not accept applicants submitted through search firms or legal recruiters for this position; only direct self-applications from candidates will be accepted.

Interested candidates: To apply, please include a (1) cover letter (to Director of Attorney Recruiting), (2) resume, and (3) transcript.

Williams Mullen is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, creed, medical condition including pregnancy, disability, genetic information, gender identity and expression, marriage or parental status, sexual orientation, or Veteran’s status.