Government Contracts Attorney

Job details A litigation boutique firm with a national reputation is looking for an Associate that specializes in Government Contracts. Salary: $195,000 - $210,000 per year Why join us? Collaborative and team-oriented culture Early and ongoing client interaction Opportunity to explore additional practice areas Clear pathway for long-term advancement, including potential partnership Competitive Compensation Comprehensive benefits package, including: 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance for employees. Partial dependent coverage Additional firm-sponsored perks and programs Position Overview A midsize law firm is seeking a litigation associate with 3–5 years of experience to support its Government Contracts practice. This role focuses on advising and representing clients on complex federal contracting matters, while also offering exposure to other practice areas as interests align. Key Responsibilities Handle litigation matters involving government contracts, including: Bid protests Contract claims and performance disputes Terminations (default and convenience) Provide counsel on federal regulatory compliance and contracting requirements Advise on and assist with matters involving: False Claims Act issues Organizational conflicts of interest (OCI) Procurement integrity and ethics regulations Draft motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda Conduct legal research and case strategy analysis Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups as needed Manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment Qualifications 3–5 years of litigation experience, preferably in government contracts Active bar admission in at least one of the following: District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, California Strong academic background Excellent legal writing and analytical skills High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a team Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities Billable Expectations 1,800 annual billable hours 200 non-billable hours required Credit toward billable target includes: Up to 100 hours of approved pro bono work Up to 25 hours of approved diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr