Litigation Associate

A bit about us:

A nationally recognized law firm headquartered in Washington, DC, with a sophisticated litigation practice handling high-stakes matters involving complex commercial disputes, federal and state regulatory proceedings, administrative law, constitutional challenges, and appellate advocacy. The firm represents clients across a broad range of industries, including telecommunications, technology, energy, and utilities, and is known for its work before federal agencies and courts of appeals. Attorneys have the opportunity to work alongside highly regarded practitioners on significant matters with national implications.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-stakes litigation with national implications.
• Exposure to federal appellate litigation and challenges to government agency actions.
• Collaboration with attorneys who have substantial government, regulatory, and judicial experience.
• Work involving complex statutory interpretation, constitutional issues, and administrative law.
• Opportunity to develop a specialized appellate and regulatory litigation practice.
• Direct exposure to significant matters before federal courts of appeals.

Job Details

# Litigation / Appellate Associate - Washington, DC

**The Opportunity**

A nationally recognized Washington, DC law firm is interested in attorneys with strong litigation, appellate, and regulatory experience to support its sophisticated litigation practice.

The practice handles high-stakes matters involving federal and state regulatory agencies, administrative law, constitutional challenges, complex commercial disputes, and appellate litigation. Attorneys have the opportunity to work on significant matters before federal courts of appeals and represent clients in disputes involving complex statutory and regulatory frameworks.

**Responsibilities**

• Handle complex litigation matters in federal and state courts.
• Research and draft appellate briefs, dispositive motions, and other substantive pleadings.
• Assist with litigation strategy involving administrative law, regulatory challenges, and constitutional issues.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex statutory and regulatory frameworks.
• Participate in discovery, depositions, hearings, and other litigation proceedings.
• Work collaboratively with partners and senior attorneys on sophisticated litigation matters.
• Support matters involving federal agencies, regulatory investigations, and enforcement proceedings.

**Qualifications**

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Strong federal litigation and legal writing experience.
• Experience drafting substantive motions and appellate briefs.
• Familiarity with administrative law, regulatory matters, or complex commercial litigation.
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Active membership in the DC Bar or eligibility for admission.

**Practice Areas of Interest**
Appellate Litigation | Administrative Law | Regulatory Litigation | Complex Commercial Litigation | Federal Court Litigation | Constitutional Law | Government Investigations.

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