Senior Associate/Counsel

Open Position

Holmes Costin & Marcus PLLC is looking for an experienced lawyer to join our thriving litigation boutique in Alexandria, Virginia. Owned by three women trial lawyers committed to providing the highest level of service to clients in complex business disputes, HCM offers exciting opportunities for lawyers who do not want to wait any longer to have major responsibilities in challenging cases. To us, this means: counseling clients, running cases, preparing pleadings, arguing motions in court, taking and defending depositions, and second-chairing trials.

Please apply if:

  • You have at least five years of experience in commercial litigation and strong academic credentials.

  • You are either licensed to practice law in Virginia or are eligible to waive in.

  • You are committed to the highest standards of professional conduct and client service.

  • You have an aptitude for and love of persuasive writing and oral advocacy.

  • You are curious about the law and our legal system.

  • You are organized, self-directed, self-sufficient, and reliable.

  • You research until you have figured out the answer, revise until your writing sings, and prepare until you are 110% ready.

  • You want to acquire new skills as a trial lawyer and to sharpen existing skills.

  • You enjoy the challenges of cases involving complex facts, often from an unfamiliar industry.

  • You want to help clients get through the worst of times.

  • You agree with us that, in litigation, it is more fun—and ultimately produces better results for clients—to work collaboratively with other smart lawyers than to work alone.

  • You have a competitive spirit.

  • You embrace the new technologies that enhance our ability to serve our clients efficiently.

  • You are involved in our legal community, and like to give back.

  • You are interested in developing your own business plan, or already have a plan and want to implement it and to continue to improve it.

We pay competitive compensation for a small firm, offer health and retirement benefits, and pay bar dues and professional and business development expenses. Our office is in the heart of Old Town. We are generally flexible on when and where you work so long as our client’s needs and those of our firm are being met.

To apply, send your cover letter, resume and a writing sample to info@hcmlawva.com.