Description:
A Full-Service Law Firm is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. We're also Mansfield Certified Plus.Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. A Full-Service Law Firm's Washington D.C. office is currently seeking an Associate Attorney to join its litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who want courtroom and litigation experience to continue to develop in their careers by joining a team within a large, national firm.
Qualifications:
- JD from an accredited law school
- Must be admitted to practice in Washington D.C. or immediately eligible for admission by reciprocity, additional admission in Virginia or Maryland strongly preferred
- 3+ years of litigation experience
- Experience in Medical Malpractice or Professional Liability cases beneficial
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the defense of professional liability claims including medical and legal malpractice, as well as general litigation matters
- Work closely with other attorneys, team members, and Partners on cases in active litigation in state and federal court
- Regularly handle court appearances, discovery and depositions
- Communicate with clients
