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Litigation Attorney

$225k - $400k

Ascendion

Overview

Litigation Attorney (Defamation / First Amendment)

A highly regarded, top-tier litigation boutique with a national reputation for handling high-stakes defamation, First Amendment, and complex commercial disputes is seeking a Commercial Litigation Attorney to join its team. The firm is widely known for representing major corporations, executives, and high-profile individuals in reputation-critical, headline-making litigation across the country.

They are looking for candidates in the Class of 2021–2024 with strong litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in defamation and First Amendment work, ideally with a trial-focused mindset.

What they Offer
  • Compensation competitive with Cravath scale, plus strong performance-based bonuses
  • Direct exposure to high-profile defamation and First Amendment matters
  • Lean, highly collaborative team with significant trial and courtroom experience early on
Bar Admission

Attorneys licensed in other states are welcome to apply — the firm is open to waiving candidates into Virginia and will cover the cost of obtaining the VA bar (one-time sponsorship) if needed

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $225,000 – $400,000 annually (cravath scale). Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The firms offer comprehensive benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

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