This is a high-growth opportunity for a starting associate who is looking for fantastic experience and great mentorship in real estate and business law. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes annual performance-based raises and bonuses, case origination bonuses, top-of-the-line healthcare package (vision and dental included), paid time off, paid vacation leave, and a great team of very skilled professionals to learn from and work with.
Fox & Moghul is a boutique Real Estate and Commercial Litigation firm based in Fairfax, Virginia, which seeks a qualified starting associate for a full-time position. Our team of lawyers work on complex and cutting-edge legal issues, and frequently teach other lawyers the law in Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars. We are also supported by a friendly and seasoned support staff, which includes law clerks and paralegals with prior experience working in the Virginia court system.
Background knowledge in the following topics is ideal: Virginia civil litigation, drafting civil complaints, demurrers, pleas in bar, interrogatories, document production and depositions. The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills.
Responsibilities:
- Making appearances in court for civil return dates, and for arguing motions;
- Researching and drafting civil motions and preparing discovery, including demurrers, bills of particulars, interrogatories, document production and depositions;
- Research and draft memos on various topics related to real estate and business law;
- Assist with preparing for depositions and trial, including gathering trial exhibits and preparing direct and cross examination outlines;
- Assist attorneys with cases;
- Work with clients;
- Ability communicate effectively with clients and opposing counsel.
Qualifications:
- Judicial Clerkship or 1-year legal experience
- Must have VA Bar license
Qualified candidates should submit a (1) cover letter with salary requirements; (2) current resume (with 3 references); and (3) 1 writing sample (500-750 words).
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $43.26/hr to $50.48/hr, plus bonus and origination credit
Benefits:
- Annual performance-based raises and bonuses
- Origination credits
- 401(k) plan
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Sick Leave
- CLE stipend
- VA Bar membership dues
- Great support staff
- Fantastic mentorship from experienced lawyers
- Regular in-house training
- Spacious office in the heart of Fairfax next to the Courthouse
Schedule:
- Flexible schedule
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Juris Doctor
- VA Bar license
Work Location:
· In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Virginia bar license? (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fairfax, VA 22030 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person