Associate Attorney – Litigation

Access-HR, Inc.•Prince William, VA

3d•$125,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client is a well-respected commercial real estate law firm, located in Northern Virginia with 40 years in the legal industry. With 4 offices throughout Northern Virginia, 42 attorneys and a complementary mix of practice groups, the firm has grown to serve its clients’ changing needs. We are looking for a Litigation Associate for the Litigation Practice Group based in the office in Prince William County, Virginia. The Litigation Practice Group handles novel and complex real estate litigation, title litigation, trust and estates litigation, eminent domain litigation, and business disputes.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.): Required from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in Virginia (or eligible for immediate reciprocity), with familiarity with Northern Virginia court systems preferred.
Strong background in commercial real estate law, title disputes, trusts and estates, eminent domain, and general business litigation
Familiarity with real estate transactions, land use regulations, and statutory law
Understanding of local civil procedure, local court rules, and filing processes across Northern Virginia court systems
Proficient in drafting motions, pleadings, discovery requests, responses, and legal memoranda
Experience in evaluating claims, managing discovery, and structuring case strategies
Advanced legal research capabilities using databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis.
Exceptional critical thinking skills to analyze complex legal issues, synthesize facts, and evaluate case merits

Nice To Haves

Experience in real estate litigation, title litigation, trust and estates litigation, eminent domain litigation, and business disputes.
Experience with real estate transactions and land use matters, and familiarity with Northern Virginia courts, are also considered beneficial.

Responsibilities

Manage Complex Litigation Cases: Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses for real estate, title, trust and estates, eminent domain, and general business litigation matters.
Represent Clients in Court: Appear and advocate on behalf of clients in Northern Virginia courts for hearings, depositions, trials, and dispute resolution proceedings.
Legal Research & Drafting: Conduct legal research on real estate transactions, land use regulations, and statutory law to develop case strategies and draft legal memoranda.
Client & Case Management: Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates, gather evidence, evaluate claims, and recommend strategies for resolving commercial dispute.