Litigation Associate

Job Description Pay: $235,000.00 - $270,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a sophisticated national litigation practice handling complex, high-impact matters tied to benefits, retirement, health care plans, and federal agency investigations Work on meaningful commercial litigation, class actions, and complex federal court matters early in your career Be part of a collaborative, highly respected legal team known for strong writing, analysis, and subject-matter excellence Build a specialized litigation skill set in a practice area with strong long-term career value Competitive market compensation, full benefits, and the opportunity to grow in a collegial, intellectually engaging environment Ideal role for a junior litigator with strong academics, excellent writing ability, and interest in complex litigation Location Washington, DC — Hybrid flexibility is available, with regular in-office collaboration expected for junior associates. Note Candidates must have an active attorney bar license, 1+ year of litigation experience, strong academic credentials, and excellent legal writing ability. Approximately 3.5 GPA or higher is required; 3.6+ is strongly preferred. Responsibilities Represent clients in complex litigation, class actions, and federal court matters Support litigation involving retirement plans, health care plans, employee benefits, fiduciary issues, and related disputes Assist with investigations involving federal agencies and regulatory issues Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, memoranda, and other high-level litigation work product Conduct legal research and develop case strategy with senior attorneys Work directly with experienced litigators in a collaborative, high-performance practice Build deep experience in a specialized national litigation practice with long-term growth potential Qualifications Active attorney bar license required 1+ year of litigation experience required Commercial litigation, complex litigation, class action, or federal court experience preferred Employee benefits, ERISA, retirement plan, or health care plan experience is a plus but not required Strong academic credentials required, including approximately 3.5 GPA or higher; 3.6+ strongly preferred Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills required Resume, transcript, and writing sample will be required Why You Will Love Working Here You will work on sophisticated litigation without getting boxed into routine junior-level tasks You will develop a valuable niche in a nationally recognized practice area You will be surrounded by smart, collaborative attorneys who take pride in strong legal work You will gain direct exposure to complex federal court litigation and high-stakes client issues You will have the compensation, benefits, and professional platform of a top-tier legal environment You will join a team that values precision, collegiality, and long-term attorney development Benefits Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr