Attorney

We are currently seeking a Virginia Barred attorney for a local medium-sized law firm in Downtown Richmond. Civil Litigation Practice Group aggressively defends a wide variety of clients and cases throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia in all state and federal courts. Attorneys work in a team environment that is fast-paced, high-pressure, and deadline-intensive.

Attorneys must possess strong verbal and written communication, research, organizational, and analytical skills. They should be detail-oriented and results-driven team players. Successful candidates will have demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills, superior research and writing skills, and reading comprehension at an advanced level. 1-3 years of litigation and/or clerkship experience is preferred. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills are a must.

• Managing multiple cases from file opening to hearing.
• Consult with clients and represent clients in trial.
• Drafting briefs and other legal documents.
• Drafting discovery responses and complaints.
• Interviewing key witnesses.
• Gathering evidence to be used at trial.
• Develop legal arguments, motions and other case filings.
• Manage/access the case file indexing system for all ongoing and completed cases.
• Monitor changes to government guidelines or regulations and submit reports on pertinent changes.
• Utilize existing files and a variety of other research resources to develop information for pending cases.

1-3 years of litigation and/or clerkship experience is preferred. Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills are a must.

Strong verbal and written communication, research, organizational, and analytical skills.

Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving skills, superior research and writing skills, and reading comprehension at an advanced level.