Complex Litigation Associate

PRACTICE AREAS: Commercial Litigation
JOB TYPE: Law Firm

Company: ArentFox Schiff LLP
Position: Complex Litigation Associate
Location: Washington, DC

Description:At ArentFox Schiff, we know that diverse backgrounds produce different perspectives, richer thinking, and more creative solutions to the challenges our clients face. We hope you share that vision. Join us and take on the challenge of doing meaningful work while helping us build a culture that reflects our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Washington, DC office of ArentFox Schiff LLP is seeking an associate to join the second or third year associate class in its Complex Litigation group. The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of litigation experience, primarily in complex commercial litigation, and possess strong research, writing, analytical and advocacy skills. Candidates must also be highly organized, able to work independently with minimal supervision, and possess excellent academic credentials. Judicial clerkship is a plus. DC bar required. Please submit resume, undergraduate and law school transcripts, and a writing sample.

The good faith base salary range for this position is a minimum of $225,000 to a maximum of $240,000 per year. The actual salary rate offered to candidates within that range will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, years of relevant experience, education, applicable bar admissions, and the candidate’s overall qualifications for the position as assessed by the Firm.

ArentFox Schiff LLP is internationally recognized in core industries where business and the law intersect. With more than 600 lawyers and policy professionals, the firm serves as a destination for an international roster of corporations, governments, private individuals, and trade associations.

ArentFox Schiff is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity in the workplace. We maintain a policy of considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, source of income, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have 2-3 years of litigation experience, primarily in complex commercial litigation, and possess strong research, writing, analytical and advocacy skills. Candidates must also be highly organized, able to work independently with minimal supervision, and possess excellent academic credentials. Judicial clerkship is a plus. DC bar required. Please submit resume, undergraduate and law school transcripts, and a writing sample.