Virginia Civil Litigation Attorney- $110,000 - $180,000 Salary

Job Description

Job Description

Croessmann & Westberg, PC (“C&W”), a construction and litigation law firm is searching for a full-time attorney. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of legal experience and a strong understanding of construction or commercial law. The firm works with a variety of large and small businesses and needs a candidate that is capable of supporting the multiple areas of practice that vary in both size and complexity. The successful candidate is expected to have a working knowledge of both business and construction law, as well as familiarity with construction contracts. This is a full-time employee position in Vienna, (Tysons Corner) Virginia with a partnership track.

Essential Functions:

· Preparation and negotiation of a variety of commercial contracts across a variety of lines of business

· Comfortable advising clients with respect to insurance, letters of credit, bond requirements, subcontracts, purchase orders, vendor agreements, joint ventures, and construction contracts

· Provide pre-claim and claim support and resources to our clients and their project teams in order to prepare and negotiate, as required

· Participate in litigation preparation and the trying of cases

· Previous insurance defense work is a plus

Required Qualifications:

· Law degree from an ABA accredited University

· Must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar

· 3-5 years of experience in a law firm or legal department

· Working knowledge of construction contracts and construction law

· Must be detail oriented

· Proactive and works well independently

· Ability to manage time sensitive matters, multitask and manage competing priorities

· Excellent writing/grammar/spelling skills

· Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, as well as an aptitude for learning new database software for e-discovery

Preferred Qualifications:

· D.C. and/or Maryland bar

C&W Offers Excellent Benefits including:

· $110,000 to $180,000 salary (depending on experience and qualifications)

· Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision)

· HSA Plan

· Flexible Time Off Policy (includes vacation, sick and personal time).

Equal Opportunity Employer