Job Description

Job ID: 375665

Practice area:- Antitrust and Competition - Litigation and Investigations,Litigation - Commercial

Mid-to-Senior Antitrust Litigation Associate – High-Stakes Cases | Washington, D.C.

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A top-tier firm is seeking a mid-to-senior associate to join its Washington, D.C. office. Contribute to complex antitrust litigation, gain federal agency exposure, and lead high-impact cases in a collaborative and prestigious legal environment.

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Overview:

A nationally ranked law firm is hiring a seasoned Litigation Associate to support its rapidly growing antitrust and commercial litigation practice in Washington, D.C. This role is ideal for attorneys with 5+ years of experience in complex litigation, particularly with exposure to antitrust claims, class actions, or regulatory investigations. The position offers trial opportunities, team leadership, and direct client interaction.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or support active antitrust litigation matters across federal and state courts

• Handle full lifecycle of litigation, including pre-trial strategy, discovery, and motions practice

• Conduct and defend depositions, manage expert witness development

• Collaborate with litigation teams and coordinate client communication

• Engage with enforcement agencies (DOJ, FTC, CFPB) on investigatory matters

• Supervise junior associates and litigation staff

• Draft compelling legal documents including briefs, motions, and memoranda

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Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in complex commercial litigation

• Antitrust litigation experience or regulatory enforcement work preferred

• Licensed and in good standing with the District of Columbia Bar

• Strong case leadership, deposition, and motion practice experience

• Skilled in managing large-scale discovery and litigation platforms

• Bar admission in additional jurisdictions is a plus

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Culture & Firm Appeal:

This firm is renowned for its supportive and collaborative work environment. Associates benefit from structured mentorship, access to impactful cases, and an emphasis on long-term career development. The firm maintains deep ties to the DC legal community and is known for fostering a collegial, family-oriented atmosphere while maintaining high-caliber legal performance.

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With a longtime DC presence, this strong and reputable firm takes an active role in community and pro bono activities. Recognizing the importance of longevity, this firm goes far to preserve its relationship with its associates. What does that mean for the firm employing hundreds of lawyers in a wide variety of practice areas? It means that associates are well trained and a family atmosphere is fostered. The firm is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 firms and generally considered a great place to work.

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• Engage with national antitrust enforcement and high-profile litigation

• Leadership opportunities in multi-party and class action matters

• Trial prep exposure and direct interaction with experienced litigators

• Be part of a firm that actively values associate longevity and well-being

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