Civil Litigation Attorney | 1,600 Hours | Hybrid

Tired of high-volume litigation without meaningful ownership of your cases?

A growing boutique litigation firm in Fairfax, Virginia is seeking a litigation associate with 5+ years of experience to handle a sophisticated mix of business disputes, employment litigation, trade secret and non-compete matters, workplace investigations, and other complex civil litigation throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC.

This opportunity is ideal for a strong litigator looking for more responsibility, client contact, courtroom experience, and a better quality of life than many larger firms can offer.

Why Attorneys Are Interested

• Anticipated Salary: $130,000-$170,000 + bonus
• 1,600 billable hour target
• Hybrid schedule (3 days in office)
• Substantial deposition and courtroom opportunities
• Handle your own matters and work directly with clients
• Broad litigation practice with both plaintiff and defense representations
• Growing firm with a collaborative culture

What You’ll Handle

• Business and commercial disputes
• Employment litigation and counseling
• Trade secret and restrictive covenant matters
• Contract disputes
• Workplace investigations
• Civil litigation in state and federal courts across the DMV

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of litigation experience
• Strong deposition, motion practice, and case management skills
• Federal and/or state court experience
• Excellent legal writing abilities
• Ability to manage matters with increasing independence

Employment law experience is helpful but not required.

The firm is open to experienced litigators from a variety of backgrounds, including commercial litigation, insurance defense, government practice, and other civil litigation disciplines.

Bar Admissions

DC and/or Maryland admission strongly preferred.

Virginia admission is welcomed but not required if eligible to obtain admission.

Location

Fairfax, Virginia (Hybrid)

This position requires regular in-office collaboration and is not fully remote.

For litigators who enjoy taking ownership of their cases, working directly with clients, and building real courtroom experience without sacrificing every evening and weekend, this is a compelling opportunity to join a growing boutique platform.