Civil Litigation Attorney

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of meaningful civil litigation matters and work directly with clients from strategy through resolution.
• Join an established, collaborative legal team where attorneys have room to exercise judgment and build their practice.
• Handle varied litigation work rather than being confined to a narrow case type.
• Gain hands-on advocacy experience through discovery, depositions, hearings, negotiations, and other proceedings.
• More senior litigators are welcome, and strong candidates from in-house or solo practice backgrounds will be considered.

Location: This is a fully on-site opportunity in Culpeper, Virginia, offering close collaboration with colleagues, clients, and the local legal community.

Note: Candidates must have an active Virginia bar license and 3+ years of civil litigation experience. This is not a hybrid or remote role, and the interview process is conducted in person.

About Us

We are an established full-service law firm serving businesses, organizations, and individuals across a broad range of legal matters. Our attorneys combine focused practice knowledge with a collaborative approach, giving clients thoughtful, hands-on representation and giving our lawyers opportunities to build lasting relationships and meaningful practices. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage civil litigation matters from initial strategy through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions and participate in hearings, mediations, negotiations, and other proceedings.
• Develop case strategy, evaluate risk, and provide practical legal guidance to clients.
• Conduct legal research and produce clear, persuasive written work.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff while maintaining ownership of assigned matters.
• Negotiate settlements and help move cases efficiently toward favorable resolutions.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal research, writing, case management, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage litigation matters and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Culpeper, Virginia.
• In-house and solo practice candidates are welcome if they have strong civil litigation experience.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Work in an established practice where your experience and judgment will matter.
• Build meaningful relationships with clients rather than operating in a high-volume environment.
• Enjoy varied litigation work with opportunities for increasing responsibility and autonomy.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys across a broad-based legal practice.
• Make a visible impact for clients while continuing to grow your litigation career.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance