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Civil Litigation Attorney

Orion Placement


Job Location:

Culpeper, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 100000 - 120000
Posted: 8 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 5 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pay: $100000.00 - $120000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Take ownership of meaningful civil litigation matters and work directly with clients from strategy through resolution.
  • Join an established collaborative legal team where attorneys have room to exercise judgment and build their practice.
  • Handle varied litigation work rather than being confined to a narrow case type.
  • Gain hands-on advocacy experience through discovery depositions hearings negotiations and other proceedings.
  • More senior litigators are welcome and strong candidates from in-house or solo practice backgrounds will be considered.

Location: This is a fully on-site opportunity in Culpeper Virginia offering close collaboration with colleagues clients and the local legal community.

Note: Candidates must have an active Virginia bar license and 3 years of civil litigation experience. This is not a hybrid or remote role and the interview process is conducted in person.

About Us

We are an established full-service law firm serving businesses organizations and individuals across a broad range of legal matters. Our attorneys combine focused practice knowledge with a collaborative approach giving clients thoughtful hands-on representation and giving our lawyers opportunities to build lasting relationships and meaningful practices. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Manage civil litigation matters from initial strategy through resolution.
  • Draft pleadings motions briefs discovery requests responses and other litigation documents.
  • Conduct and defend depositions and participate in hearings mediations negotiations and other proceedings.
  • Develop case strategy evaluate risk and provide practical legal guidance to clients.
  • Conduct legal research and produce clear persuasive written work.
  • Communicate directly with clients opposing counsel courts and other parties.
  • Collaborate with attorneys and support staff while maintaining ownership of assigned matters.
  • Negotiate settlements and help move cases efficiently toward favorable resolutions.

Qualifications

  • Active Virginia bar license in good standing.
  • 3 years of civil litigation experience.
  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Strong legal research writing case management and advocacy skills.
  • Ability to independently manage litigation matters and deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach.
  • Ability to work full-time on-site in Culpeper Virginia.
  • In-house and solo practice candidates are welcome if they have strong civil litigation experience.

Why You Will Love Working Here

  • Work in an established practice where your experience and judgment will matter.
  • Build meaningful relationships with clients rather than operating in a high-volume environment.
  • Enjoy varied litigation work with opportunities for increasing responsibility and autonomy.
  • Collaborate with experienced attorneys across a broad-based legal practice.
  • Make a visible impact for clients while continuing to grow your litigation career.

JPC - 2404

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: VA bar license 3 yrs of civil litigation exp

  • Required Years as Associate: 3 years of litigation experience
  • Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
  • 3 to 4 years: $100K to $105K;
  • 5 to 7 years: $105K to $112K;
  • 8 years: $112K to $120K; recruiter-created within client-stated $100K to $120K range

Submission Email: Stephen -

Quick Recruiter Reference

Davies Barrell Will Lewellyn & Edwards PLC is an established Northern Virginia full-service law firm. The Civil Litigation Attorney handles general civil litigation and needs an active VA bar plus 3 years of civil litigation experience. Fully on-site in Culpeper at $100K to $120K starting; senior in-house and solo candidates may be considered.

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