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Conduct Investigations, Direct Discovery, and Advance Complex Civil Trials

Washington, District of Columbia Full time 3-5 years
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Position overview

Our client is seeking a Litigation Associate with 3–5 years of experience to join its Washington, D.C. practice. The role focuses on conducting investigations and managing complex civil litigation, with work extending across the phases of a case from discovery through trial.

The Work

  • Conduct investigations in connection with litigation matters, bringing strong research, writing, and analytical skills to the work.
  • Manage complex civil litigation matters and take responsibility for handling matters through their various phases.
  • Work on litigation from discovery through trial, contributing across the progression of a case.
  • Apply strong legal research and writing capabilities to support the investigation and management of complex civil disputes.

What You Bring

  • 3–5 years of experience as a litigation associate.
  • Experience conducting investigations.
  • Experience managing complex civil litigation matters.
  • Experience handling all phases of litigation, from discovery through trial.
  • Strong legal research skills.
  • Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
  • Stellar academic credentials.
  • Comparable law firm experience.

Why Consider It

This opportunity offers a substantive mix of investigations and complex civil litigation, with responsibility spanning discovery through trial.

Associates can bring their research, writing, and analytical skills to matters across the litigation lifecycle.

The search description does not specify benefits or other platform programs.

Compensation & Benefits

The supplied compensation figure is an estimated $260,000–$365,000 based on the 2026 Cravath base scale; this is an estimate, not firm-stated compensation.

Confidentiality

This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.