Attorney Job at Build My Great Team, Leesburg, VA

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  • Build My Great Team
  • Leesburg, VA

Job Description

The Legacy Elder Law Center focuses on elder law, estate planning, special needs law, and resolving disputes involving estate/trust matters, fiduciary duties, and guardianships/conservatorships. We are a steadily growing, nationally recognized, yet small and collegial Northern Virginia law firm located in downtown Leesburg. Our approach is highly personal and customized. We work to live, not live to work, with a billable hour requirement of 1200 hours per year and no weekend work.

About the Role:  This opportunity is for a mid-level associate attorney with two to four years of experience looking to advance their career in a partner-track position. You will be mentored by experienced attorneys and develop skills to attract and engage quality clients in an environment that encourages independence and a great work-life balance.

Position Type:  Full-Time, Partner-Track

Responsibilities:

  • Act as the primary attorney contact for clients in litigation matters
  • Meet potential clients to assess conflicts of interest, case quality, and suitability for the firm’s practice
  • Provide litigation support, motions, and trial practice in state courts and US District Courts
  • Delegate effectively and manage time wisely
  • Collaborate daily with attorneys and co-workers to meet deadlines
  • Respond to client, attorney, and team member inquiries within acceptable time frames
  • Assess prospective clients’ needs and determine next steps
  • Oversee staff paralegals and support personnel to provide client services
  • Represent the firm positively through a professional demeanor
  • Handle factual/legal research, cite checking, drafting, and assembling exhibits, complaints, briefs, pleadings, and motions
  • Make court appearances and try cases

Requirements

  • Admission to Virginia required. Additional Maryland State Bar a plus; District Bar admission a plus
  • Minimum of two years of litigation experience in state/federal courts
  • Extraordinary compassion, outstanding organizational and communication skills
  • Positive attitude and ability to communicate clearly and compassionately
  • Friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor
  • Commitment to quality , critical thinking, focus, and consistent follow-through
  • Ability to prioritize, organize, and meet deadlines
  • Self-starter adept at taking directions and exceeding expectations
  • Confidence and tenacity, with the ability to “speak truth to power”
  • Ability to anticipate and respond to a changing schedule
  • Diplomacy and discretion
  • Commitment to effective teamwork and a sense of humor, gratitude, and patience

Benefits

  • Competitive starting salary $120,000 (commensurate with experience)
  • Generous bonus structure
  • Excellent health insurance
  • 401(k) participation
  • Payment of all bar dues and CLE education
  • Generous time off
  • Family-friendly, professional environment
  • Support for community engagement and professional development

Application Instructions:  Interested applicants should submit their resume along with a cover letter, references, and salary requirements.

All inquiries will be held in the strictest confidence.

We appreciate your interest in this career opportunity and will be contacting those that we feel best match our firm’s needs. If you do not hear from us, please know we wish you all the best in your career endeavors.

Please no direct or agency inquires.

Job Tags

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