Attorney

Job Description We are looking for an attorney to assist on complex civil litigation cases involving construction defects, consumer fraud, class actions, and toxic mold. Attorney must be licensed in Virginia. 1–3 years experience in litigation in state or federal courts is preferred but not required. Recent graduates who have passed the February bar exam are welcome to apply. Salary will be commensurate with your experience. Your responsibilities will include direct client interaction, drafting complaints, motions, briefs, legal research, drafting and responding to discovery, taking and defending depositions, preparing for mediation and trial. Our ideal applicant has prior litigation experience in federal courts, in particular in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. For the right candidate, we are willing to share in fees earned on cases originating with the candidate. Duties Assist with drafting legal documents, including motions and pleadings Assist with the discovery process by defending and taking depositions, drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admissions, and subpoenas Review and analyze documents Legal research Court appearances as necessary Conduct initial consultations with potential clients Work with clients throughout the litigation process Additional Qualifications Licensed to practice law in Virginia (required); licensed in Maryland and District of Columbia a plus. Willing to work independently without direct supervision Strong analytical and legal research skills Prior experience with Lexis+ and Protégé Prior construction experience Strong written communication skills Proficient computer skills Self‑starter who can handle multiple projects simultaneously Effective time management Docketing deadlines and calendaring events in the firm’s case management software (Clio) Electronic filing of pleadings in state and federal courts Proficient in Office 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel), Adobe and document review databases (Everlaw, Relativity and KLDiscovery) Ability to work overtime as needed Company Description Highly regarded AV rated law firm known for successfully pursuing and recovering millions of dollars for its clients. Tenacity, perseverance, and superior legal skills, coupled with the founding partner’s civil engineering experience, have allowed Wise Law Firm, PLC to be highly successful on very complex and difficult cases throughout the nation. We work hard to get great results for our clients, and we strive to obtain justice for all injured plaintiffs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wise Law Firm,PLC