Lateral Partner Employment, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Transactional Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia; Washington D.C. and Maryland- 3612777

Lateral Partner Employment, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Transactional Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia; Washington D.C. and Maryland- 3612777

  • Full Time

Job Title: Lateral Partner

Employment, Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Transactional

Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia;
Washington D.C. and Maryland

Openings: 4 positions open

Location: Tysons, VA 22182

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $2,000 should the person you refer
gets hired

Compensation & Benefits

* Compensation range: $200,000-$400,000 base plus bonus
* Billable requirement: 1200 minimum
* Partnership position
* Medical insurance provided for employee; Family coverage
available at cost
* Dental and vision insurance, available at cost
* Retirement plan with:
* 3% Safe-Harbor contribution
* Optional 4% employer match
* Optional 4% profit-sharing contribution

Job Description:

A small, but growing Virginia-based law firm is seeking 4
experienced attorneys interested in long-term growth and
leadership opportunities within a collaborative organization. The
firm is looking to add entrepreneurial, motivated partners who
are interested in growing and managing their successful
practice. The firm practices throughout the mid-Atlantic and has
been growing year after year for more than a decade.

Position Overview

We are seeking lateral partners with books of business in one or
more of the following practice areas:

* Employment Law
* Criminal Defense
* General Civil Litigation
* Transactional
This opportunity is ideal for partners who want to grow their
practice, handle ongoing matters and litigation, mentor young
associates and work with firm leadership to transition the firm
to the next generation of ownership.

Responsibilities

* Manage client matters independently from intake through
resolution
* Handle litigation matters, including court appearances,
pleadings, motions, discovery, and negotiations
* Develop and maintain strong client relationships
* Work collaboratively with attorneys across multiple practice
areas
* Contribute to business development and practice growth
initiatives
* Provide strategic legal counsel and advocacy for clients
* Mentor Associate Attorneys
* Actively participate in firm leadership, including growth
strategies, market development opportunities, succession
planning, etc.

Qualifications

* Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia;
Washington D.C. and Maryland accepted as well
* Strong litigation, negotiation, and client communication skills
* A team mindset, with strong leadership and mentorship skills
* Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in long-term firm
leadership
* Ability to manage a busy caseload while maintaining
high-quality client service