Description

Gross, Romanick, Dean & DeSimone, P.C., a team-oriented law firm located in the City of Fairfax, Virginia, is seeking a full-time associate attorney with 1 to 3 years of experience to join our active and diverse practice. The position offers the opportunity to work in a small, closely knit office under the guidance of three experienced lawyers. The candidate will be primarily tasked with handling civil litigation matters throughout the local courts of the DMV, including business disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, and creditors’ rights proceedings, with some criminal and traffic court defense. The candidate will also have the opportunity to work on transactional business matters, should that be of interest to the candidate. The position is ideal for a candidate seeking to gain substantial hands-on legal experience with a wide variety of interesting and complex cases, while at the same time maintaining a reasonable work/life balance. 

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Litigation, including the drafting of pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery documents, orders, and settlement agreements

Court appearances in multiple jurisdictions

Client intakes, communication with clients, and provision of routine status reports to the firm’s partners

Training and support will be provided

Management of an active caseload in a highly organized manner.

Qualifications and Requirements:

JD from an accredited law school

Admitted to practice in Virginia

Reliable transportation for travel to Court

1-3 Years Experience as an Attorney

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Skills & Experience:

DC and/or MD law license(s) a plus or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire

Ability to balance multiple matters and meet deadlines

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Exceptional attention to detail