Associate Attorney
Mason LLP is looking for a dedicated and hardworking associate attorney with two to five years of class action experience. Duties of the associate attorney will include legal research and writing; drafting complaints and motions; drafting written discovery and responses, and providing support to firm partners. The ideal candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills, and be proficient in legal research tools such as Westlaw and Pacer.
The firm is located in Washington, D.C., The position is remote, though some travel may be required for meetings, hearings, depositions, and/or other activities. Virtual attendance at meetings in the Eastern Time Zone may also be required. We are looking for someone seeking a full-time position with potential for advancement.
Responsibilities
- Legal research and drafting of memoranda
- Drafting complaints
- Drafting motions and oppositions
- Conduct client interviews
- Draft discovery and responses
- Liaise with paralegals to handle requests and queries from partners and attorneys
Skills
- J.D. required
- Must be licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction in which you will be working
- 2-5 years of class action experience
- Proficiency in legal research tools such as WestLaw and Pacer and/or Docketbird
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word and Excel), Teams, and Adobe
- Thorough follow-through and initiative
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
