Senior Attorney

About the role

A highly respected boutique litigation firm with a national practice representing contractors, businesses, and institutional clients is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to join their fully remote team.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Handle sophisticated commercial, construction, and government-related disputes in both state and federal courts
• Develop litigation strategy, draft dispositive motions, and prepare persuasive legal arguments
• Lead depositions, motion practice, evidentiary hearings, and trial preparation
• Serve as second chair at trial, with opportunities to assume first-chair responsibilities
• Prepare and examine witnesses while developing effective trial strategy
• Build trusted relationships with sophisticated clients and serve as their primary legal advisor throughout litigation
• Mentor junior attorneys and legal staff while fostering a collaborative team environment
• Support business development initiatives and identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships
• Play a meaningful role in the firm's continued growth and future leadership

Requirements

• 5+ years of sophisticated commercial litigation, construction litigation, or closely related litigation experience
• Ability to independently manage complex litigation matters from beginning to end
• Strong motion practice, deposition, and courtroom experience
• Second-chair trial experience required
• First-chair trial experience strongly preferred
• Experience representing sophisticated commercial, government, contractor, or institutional clients
• Minimum of 3 years with a Top 200 or similarly respected law firm
• Senior Associate, Counsel, or Partner-level experience
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and client communication skills

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from a well-regarded law school

Skills

• Nice-to-Haves: Construction litigation experience, Government contracts litigation experience, Court of Federal Claims experience, Washington, DC Bar admission, Additional East Coast bar admission, Portable book of business, Interest in a long-term leadership or partnership path

Pay

Base salary of $175,000-$220,000, with flexibility for highly qualified candidates

Schedule

Fully remote work environment

Benefits

• Profit sharing after one year, typically 8%-10% of salary
• 10% origination bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with 3.5% Safe Harbor contribution
• Bar dues and professional association memberships paid
• Home office equipment provided
• Phone stipend
• Annual travel stipend up to $5,000