Estate Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing boutique practice where you can help shape and build an estate litigation function
• Handle meaningful, high-stakes disputes involving trusts, estates, and fiduciary issues
• Get substantive litigation responsibility with real writing, strategy, deposition, and courtroom work
• Work closely with a practice rooted in estate planning and administration, creating a strong pipeline of sophisticated matters
• Be part of a small, high-performing team that values professionalism, empathy, and excellent legal work
• Enjoy a strong compensation package, bonus opportunity, and a more sustainable pace than many litigation environments

Location Alexandria, Virginia. This is an on-site role with limited telework flexibility over time, starting with 1 day per week and potentially increasing to 2 days per week based on performance and approval.

Note Must be an active member of the Virginia Bar and have 3+ years of civil litigation experience. Estate litigation experience is a plus, but not required.

About Us We are a growing law firm focused on estate planning, administration, and related disputes. Our team helps individuals and families navigate highly personal legal matters with clarity, professionalism, and care. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in estate, trust, fiduciary, and related civil litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation documents
• Develop case strategy and analyze legal and factual issues
• Manage discovery, document review, and case files from start to finish
• Take and defend depositions and prepare witnesses when needed
• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and other proceedings
• Communicate directly with clients through emotionally sensitive disputes with confidence and empathy
• Collaborate with estate planning and administration attorneys on matters that evolve into litigation
• Help build a high-quality litigation practice known for strong advocacy and excellent client service

Qualifications

• Active Virginia Bar membership
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience
• Strong legal research and persuasive writing skills
• Experience drafting motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda
• Strong organizational skills and sound professional judgment
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and calmly to clients
• Estate, trust, probate, or fiduciary litigation experience is a plus
• Deposition and hearing experience is preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the chance to do sophisticated litigation work in a smaller, more entrepreneurial environment where your contributions will matter. This is a strong opportunity for a litigation attorney who wants real responsibility, close collaboration, professional growth, and a practice that combines high standards with a more thoughtful client-centered approach.

JPC-902

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: VA bar license, 3+ yrs civil litigation exp

• Nice to haves: Preferred estate, trust, probate, or fiduciary litigation experience plus deposition/hearing exposure.

• Additional context: Relocation- [yes]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands:

  • 3 to 4 years: $140,000 to $150,000

  • 4 to 5 years: $150,000 to $160,000

  • 5+ years: $160,000 to $170,000

  • More senior candidates: potentially considered if compensation expectations remain within range

Submission Email: Name / Michael - mgill@speedwelllaw.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Boutique Alexandria law firm seeking a Virginia-barred civil litigator to help build its estate/fiduciary litigation practice. Looking for 3–5 years of litigation experience; open to more senior attorneys if comp expectations stay within range. Estate litigation is a plus, but strong civil litigation background is the key.

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• Client job title: Estate Litigation Associate Attorney

• Location: Alexandria, VA

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 3

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• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO

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