Legal Full-Time

Mid-Level Defamation Attorney (Alexandria, VA)

Clare Locke LLP • Alexandria, VA

Company

Clare Locke LLP

Annual salary

$185k – $235k/yr

Location

Alexandria, VA

Listed

186d ago

Experience:: 4 to 6 years
Workplace:: Alexandria, VA (DC metro area). Remote/hybrid policy not confirmed on the call, treat as in-office unless confirmed otherwise with the firm.
Visa:: Visa sponsorship not available
Equity:: N/A

On-site in Alexandria, VA. Visa sponsorship not available.

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What you'll do

Run significant defamation and complex commercial litigation matters with real autonomy, the firm staffs by ability, not seniority
Draft strategy memos that frame case theory, jury themes, and end-goal narrative, not just doctrinal research
Write demand letters to media outlets seeking corrections, retractions, and apologies using the firm's extensive precedent bank
Conduct deposition prep and witness prep for high-profile clients including Fortune 100 executives, hedge fund principals, and public figures
Engage directly with publishers and broadcasters in pre-publication counseling to prevent damaging stories from running
Perform legal research (increasingly AI-accelerated) and high-level document review on complex matters
Interact directly with sophisticated clients and media outlets, answering difficult questions in real time far earlier than typical big law timelines
Collaborate closely with Chambers Band 1 partners on landmark matters including cases like the Dominion/Fox settlement and FINRA-record judgments

What you need

We need a 2nd, 4th year litigation associate with a strong academic record, ideally a federal clerkship, and the high EQ required to navigate demanding, high-profile clients in crisis. You should be comfortable driving cases forward with minimal supervision and have a track record of excellent legal writing and strategic thinking. Bonus points if you have plaintiff-side litigation experience, media/journalism background, or knowledge of crypto or entertainment industries.

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The listing gives the location as Alexandria, VA. Alexandria, VA (DC metro area). Remote/hybrid policy not confirmed on the call, treat as in-office unless confirmed otherwise with the firm. Visa sponsorship not available.