Associate Attorney

Pay: $195,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year Location: Washington, DC or San Francisco office. Hybrid schedule with a 3‑day in‑office expectation. Note: Candidates must be admitted to practice in the District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, or California. Government contracts litigation experience is required. Job ID: JPC-1230 Job Description Litigate bid protests, claims, performance disputes, and terminations for default or convenience before federal agencies and courts. Advise clients on regulatory compliance, procurement integrity, organizational conflicts of interest, and ethics issues. Handle False Claims Act matters—both defense and counseling—with thoroughness and strategic focus. Draft and review briefs, pleadings, motions, and client correspondence with precision and clarity. Manage multiple complex matters simultaneously in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. Collaborate with senior attorneys and partners while maintaining meaningful autonomy on assigned work. Engage directly with clients, contributing to personal, trust‑based, long‑term relationships. Participate in other practice group matters as interests and firm needs align. Qualifications 3+ years of litigation experience, with a focus on government contracts. Admitted to practice in DC, Virginia, Maryland, or California (required). Experience with bid protests, claims disputes, False Claims Act, and/or compliance counseling strongly preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills—strong drafting is non‑negotiable. Solid academic credentials and sharp analytical thinking. Ability to manage multiple projects independently while contributing to a collaborative team. Self‑starter mentality with a consistent attention to detail. Benefits Full coverage of health and dental insurance premiums for employees and 30% of dependent premiums. Dental, vision, and retirement plan. Paid time off. Eligible for both hours‑based non‑discretionary bonuses and merit‑based bonuses tied to outstanding results, contributions, and business development. 1,800‑hour annual billable target with approved pro bono (up to 100 hours) and DEI work (up to 25 hours) counting toward that goal. #J-18808-Ljbffr