Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is seeking a motivated litigation associate to join our growing team in the Richmond, VA office. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate with 2 to 10+ years of experience. This is a full-time, in-office position located in the Midlothian area of Richmond, Virginia with the potential to work from home for up to 25% of the work week. A highly competitive salary will be offered. We believe in fostering collaboration and professional growth through in-person interaction, mentorship, and a collegial environment. Dunlap Bennet & Ludwig is a “lifestyle” firm that is recognized as prestigious leading law firm in the U.S. by  Chambers and Partners , a legal directory that ranks firms based on independent research.

Required Qualifications:

• 2 to 10+ years of litigation or related experience.
• The ideal candidate should have excellent legal writing skills and be comfortable taking and defending depositions, appearing in court, arguing motions, drafting pleadings, and managing deadlines.
• Juris doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent the interests of clients in litigation in state courts, federal courts, and administrative agencies.
• Supervise and conduct complex legal research and analysis.
• Capable of day-to-day case management.
• Collaborate in case strategy discussions.
• Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, interrogatories, and other legal correspondence and litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Communicate and work with local counsel.

Strongly Preferred Attributes:

• Judicial clerkship, law review, and/or law journal experience preferred, but not required.
• Graduated with honors or graduated from a top-ranked law school preferred, but not required.
• Prior work experience at an AmLaw 200 firm.

What We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD
• Quarterly bonus program.
• 401(K) plus matching
• Unlimited vacation/paid time off
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Mentorship from experienced litigation attorneys
• Business development and marketing leadership program to support building your practice
• Direct client interaction and courtroom experience from day one

About Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is a successful, fast-growing, veteran-owned law firm with more than 70 outcome-focused attorneys advising and representing national and international legal matters. Our firm offers a depth of knowledge without sacrificing the high-touch service our clients demand. Our attorneys hail from the most respected law schools, “big law”, and a variety of diverse backgrounds. In addition to former military, government agency, and corporate experience, the partners at DBL average more than twenty years of high-level relevant legal experience. 

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates with diverse personal and professional backgrounds. We also participate in E-Verify. The firm operates in a hybrid remote work environment. DBL offers a rewarding work environment that provides an opportunity to advance and grow professionally. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample (preferably from a dispositive motion such as a demurrer, motion to dismiss, or motion for summary judgment) to humanresources@dbllawyers.com.

 

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