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Associate — Government Contractor Litigation & Compliance (Washington, DC)

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Mid-level litigation associate role on a government-contractor litigation and compliance team in Washington, DC. The role focuses on bid protests and related claims, with substantial exposure to proceedings at the Government Accountability Office and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

Successful candidates will join a team that handles complex disputes for government contractors and grant recipients. The position requires strong writing and briefing skills, the ability to manage litigation workflow, and experience analyzing administrative records and drafting protest briefs.

  • 3–5 years post-JD litigation experience, with meaningful participation in GAO bid protests and/or Court of Federal Claims matters
  • Proven legal writing and brief-drafting skills; experience managing litigation workflow and increasing responsibility on matters
  • Admission to the Washington, DC bar
  • Strong academic record; federal clerkship (particularly at the Court of Federal Claims) is a plus
  • Collaborative, detail-oriented self-starter with a commitment to pro bono work and ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

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