Job Description
Job Description
We are a well-established, mid-sized firm specializing in real estate and contract law, seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven legal professional interested in litigation, negotiations, and dispute resolution within a collaborative and supportive environment.
The ideal candidate will assist with a broad range of real estate matters, contract drafting and review, dispute resolution, and client advisory services. Our practice offers hands-on experience representing clients in proceedings, negotiating agreements, and providing practical legal guidance on business and property-related transactions.
Responsibilities:
- Spend the majority of the workday appearing in court, handling hearings, motions, and related proceedings
- Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients, including pleadings, motions, and correspondence
- Advise clients on business and legal matters
- Negotiate settlements in contested matters and dispute resolution proceedings
- Ensure compliance with all applicable legal standards, court rules, and regulations
- Perform administrative and case management functions related to the practice of law
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in good standing
- Ability to build rapport with clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Great personality, but a good personality will do too. We want to work with someone nice and fun
- DC Bar required, additional VA or MD membership(s), in addition to DC preferred, but not required