Senior Associate (5+ years of experience)

CWM is looking for an experienced Litigation Associate Attorney to join our team! A successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn from seasoned attorneys and provide legal counsel to new and existing clients.  The Associate will be responsible for performing legal research, reviewing and drafting documents, and ensuring that all legal matters are handled in a professional and efficient manner.  Strong legal research and writing skills are a requirement.  The Associate will be expected to handle hearings, depositions, discovery responses, and client meetings with minimal supervision but with robust mentorship and guidance in state and federal courts.

CWM offers excellent benefits including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing/401(k)
• Generous Leave Benefits
• Long-Term Disability
• Cell Phone Allowance

In addition to our commitment to our clients and our community, we are active fostering our internal
community through social events, and group volunteer opportunities.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Virginia
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a law firm or clerkship
• Strong legal knowledge
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others
• Strong client service orientation
• Ability to prioritize work
• Exceptional decision-making abilities
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our firm’s guiding principles, goals, and initiatives are grounded by our belief that DEI must play important roles in everything we do. When recruiting and developing our talent, our goal is to create successful opportunities for attorneys and staff from all backgrounds. We believe in hiring the right person for each position, and creating an inclusive environment in every aspect of our firm. We not only strive to recruit diverse attorneys but provide opportunities for them to grow, develop, and succeed. CWM is an equal opportunity employer.