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Senior Attorney

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Senior Attorney job summary

We are looking for an experienced senior attorney to help our clients achieve favorable outcomes with legal matters. You will advocate for clients, advise them on the best course of action, and implement their legal support plan. You should have previous trial experience, be able to manage a heavy caseload,  and use your general counsel experience and interpersonal skills to mentor our lower-level associates to ensure a continued legacy of prosperity. If this sounds like an opportunity that is ideal for you, please contact us today.

Location

Ashburn, VA
Senior Attorney responsibilities
  • Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions
  • Attend court hearings on behalf of clients and argue motions
  • Strategize, prepare for, and attend trial proceedings, mediation, and arbitration
  • Draft legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery requests and responses
  • Provide guidance and advice to associate attorneys and paralegals to resolve or prevent conflicts
  • Maintain knowledge of local, state, and federal statutes and applicable laws
Senior Attorney qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree with a law degree from an accredited law school (such as an LLM, JSD, or J.D. degree)
  • At least 5 years of experience working as a senior associate attorney
  • Member of state and local bar associations in good standing
  • Prior experience representing clients in trials, mediation, and arbitration
  • Must be able to handle heavy caseload with little supervision
  • Persuasive writing skills and verbal communication skills are critical, along with time management and interpersonal skills
Senior Attorney compensation

$112,091 (National Average)

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