Are you a junior litigator looking for your new home? Would you like to work with a fantastic mid-sized firm in DC?
Are you a junior litigator looking for your new home? Would you like to work with a fantastic mid-sized firm in DC? Do you value work/life balance? If so, R & W Group has an amazing new temporary position to consider! One of our favorite law firm clients is looking for a junior litigator on a temp to possibly perm basis (possibility of being extended a permanent offer after 3-6 months, based on performance and other factors). You MUST be DC barred (active). This is a fully in-office position.
Our client is looking for someone with 2-3 years’ experience in a litigation environment. In this role, you would work under the general supervision of the principals of the firm and will assist in all phases of trial and appellate work from the initial preparation of cases through trial and appeal.
You MUST be an active/current member of the District of Columbia Bar. Additional bar memberships are preferred (i.e., Virginia and/or Maryland). Desired candidates also possess law review or journal experience; judicial clerkships; excellent writing and research skills; and the ability to analyze and manage case files with an emphasis on planning, developing, and providing creative solutions to resolving cases.
You must have knowledge of and familiarity with general legal principles in contracts, torts, and constitutional law; rules of evidence; court and trial procedures; and methods and requirements of legal discovery and legal research. You must be able to communicate clearly orally and in writing; be able to organize workload, prioritize tasks; and work under strict deadlines and under the pressures of the litigation environment.
Solid compensation ($40 – 50/hour, DOE). Benefits upon conversion to a full-time employee would include health insurance. Great opportunity, fantastic team. Beautiful office in DC (Metro accessible). Apply online or register with us at www.r-wgroup.com.