Litigation Attorney (VA Barred)

Kiernan Trebach LLP
Washington, DC

About Us:

We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations.

We are seeking a new Mid-Level Attorney in Civil Litigation Defense (DOUBLE BARRED) with 7+ years of experience to join our team. Your role will be to defend a variety of Civil matters in our growing Washington, DC practice.

Responsibilities:

As an Attorney at our firm, you will:

  • Handle a variety of civil litigation cases from inception to resolution.
  • Conduct legal research, analyze data, and develop strategies for cases.
  • Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
  • Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
  • Attend hearings, depositions, and trials as necessary.

What You Will Bring:

Our ideal candidate will have 7+ years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:

  • Experience with Insurance Defense clients.
  • Experience writing motions and other legal memoranda, summarizing depositions, and trial preparation.
  • The ability to work independently from suit inception to settlement/trial.

Required Education & Licensure:

  • Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.)
  • Active District of Columbia Bar License (Required).
  • Active Virginia Bar, and/or Maryland Bar (Required).
  • Active DC Bar, and/or ability to transfer UBE scores (Preferred).
  • Being able to waive into the DC Bar and having multiple bars is ideal, however, we are willing to consider candidates with only one bar.

Salary Range: $130,000 – $200,000

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