Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a boutique litigation practice handling high-stakes defamation, business tort, and complex commercial disputes with meaningful responsibility from early in the case.
• Build real trial skills while working closely with a small, experienced team on matters from case inception through trial.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid environment with strong autonomy, direct attorney collaboration, and the chance to make an immediate impact.
• Earn strong compensation with bonus potential, solid benefits, 401(k) matching, flexible PTO, and possible relocation support for the right candidate.

Location: Hybrid role based in Charlottesville, Virginia, offering a strong mix of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration in a highly desirable Central Virginia market.

Note: Candidates must be admitted to the Virginia Bar or be on a clear path to pass or waive into the Virginia Bar through comity. Periodic overnight travel is required, generally several times per year.

About Us We are a boutique law firm focused on defamation, business tort litigation, and strategic counsel for founder-led and growing businesses. Our team handles sophisticated litigation with a practical, high-quality approach and values strong writing, sound judgment, and long-term fit. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle complex litigation matters from case inception through trial
• Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and other key litigation documents
• Manage written discovery, document review, and case strategy support
• Prepare witnesses and help build trial strategy
• Attend hearings, take depositions, and support trial preparation
• Work closely with experienced attorneys on defamation, business tort, and related disputes
• Contribute through strong legal research, persuasive writing, and thoughtful case management
• Travel periodically for hearings, depositions, and other case needs

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Virginia Bar admission, or clear path to admission through exam or comity
• Litigation experience preferred, but strong entry-level candidates will be considered
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage deadlines, priorities, and client service in an active litigation practice
• Interest in building long-term fit with a boutique, trial-focused team
• Deposition, hearing, or trial prep experience is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will get hands-on litigation experience, real responsibility, and close mentorship in a small team where your work matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to sharpen trial skills, grow within a respected boutique practice, and build a long-term career in a flexible but high-performing environment.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance