Virginia Civil Litigation Attorney- $110,000 - $180,000 Salary at Croessmann & Westberg, P.C.

Croessmann & Westberg, PC ("C&W"), a construction and litigation law firm is searching for a full-time attorney. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of legal experience and a strong understanding of construction or commercial law. The firm works with a variety of large and small businesses and needs a candidate that is capable of supporting the multiple areas of practice that vary in both size and complexity. The successful candidate is expected to have a working knowledge of both business and construction law, as well as familiarity with construction contracts. This is a full-time employee position in Vienna, (Tysons Corner) Virginia with a partnership track.

Essential Functions:

Preparation and negotiation of a variety of commercial contracts across a variety of lines of business

Comfortable advising clients with respect to insurance, letters of credit, bond requirements, subcontracts, purchase orders, vendor agreements, joint ventures, and construction contracts

Provide pre-claim and claim support and resources to our clients and their project teams in order to prepare and negotiate, as required

Participate in litigation preparation and the trying of cases

Previous insurance defense work is a plus

Required Qualifications:

Law degree from an ABA accredited University

Must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar

3-5 years of experience in a law firm or legal department

Working knowledge of construction contracts and construction law

Must be detail oriented

Proactive and works well independently

Ability to manage time sensitive matters, multitask and manage competing priorities

Excellent writing/grammar/spelling skills

Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, as well as an aptitude for learning new database software for e-discovery

Preferred Qualifications:

D.C. and/or Maryland bar

C&W Offers Excellent Benefits including:

$110,000 to $180,000 salary (depending on experience and qualifications)

Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision)

HSA Plan

Flexible Time Off Policy (includes vacation, sick and personal time).

Equal Opportunity Employer