Duties + Responsibilities
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Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, and correspondence to clients and counsel
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Conduct legal research
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Draft discovery, including Interrogatories, Request for Production of Documents, and Request for Admissions
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Prepare written responses to discovery
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Prepare documents for production in response to discovery
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Prepare subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum
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Conduct any and all other discovery as necessary
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Conduct witness interviews
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Trial Preparation, including drafting of direct and cross examinations and witness preparation
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Prepare trial notebooks
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Prepare deposition outlines and exhibit notebooks
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Conduct and defend depositions
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Court appearances for motions hearings and trials, and attend ADR and mediation
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Approve attorney litigation bag in advance of ADR, depositions, hearings or trials
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Assist Principal Attorney with additional tasks on client matters as necessary
Qualifications + Experience Required
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Minimum 2 years’ experience in family law
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Experience with contested divorce litigation a plus
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Admitted to the D.C., VA or MD Bars
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize and deliver creative solutions; and
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Excellent organizational and time management skills necessary to prioritize competing priorities and meet all deadlines
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Dedication to providing high-quality service that exceeds expectations
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Friendly disposition
