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Summary Description: Armstrong Teasdale LLP is seeking an associate attorney with government contracts, international trade, and regulatory practice expertise to join its Corporate Services Group (CSG). Associates have an exciting opportunity to learn from and work closely with energetic, high experienced legal practitioners in a friendly, cooperative environment.
Associate Attorneys have an exciting opportunity to learn from and work closely with energetic, high experienced patent practitioners in a friendly, cooperative environment.This role can be based in our Washington DC office or Miami, FL office.
Essential Functions:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Simultaneously handles the high-level and strategic aspects of multiple legal matters at different stages of progression, from inception to conclusion
Possess strong attention to detail and good interpersonal skills for communicating with attorneys and clients
Demonstrates an ability to work independently and productively and show a strong interest in advancing a career in CSG
Produces quality legal work and bills the required amounts of hours to ensure excellent client services
Manages business and generates business through group and individual efforts
Complies with the very highest ethical standards of the legal profession
Competencies:
Decision Making – actively makes decisions on client matters with little supervision
Communication - strong, professional communication, both written and orally to both internal and external clients
Leadership - actively delegates orders
Continuous Learning - actively embraces learning new skills and mastering new technology and sharing with others
Teamwork – works as diligent member of client teams and begins to lead teams in matters
Alignment to Values - Influences the awareness and adoption of the Firm's values on a larger scale; influences the awareness and adoption of diversity and inclusion; demonstrates respect by providing solutions and support
Required Education: Juris Doctor
Preferred Education: N/A
Licenses and/or Certifications: Licensed to practice law in good standing in one or more jurisdictions where the Firm conducts business; must maintain applicable license renewal and CLE requirements.
Required Experience: 3+ years’ relevant experience in government contracts matters, including bid protests, contract claims and disputes, and compliance, and international trade matters, including Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (FCPA) and other anti-corruption standards, national security restrictions, export controls (International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)) and sanctions compliance.
Preferred Experience: 3 or more years of experience as a licensed attorney at a law firm
Supervisory Responsibilities:Indirect - actively utilizes support staff or junior associates to ensure client satisfaction
Physical Activity: The employee will be required to sit (or utilize a standing desk) for prolonged periods and work on a computer.
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
EEO Statement: Armstrong Teasdale is an equal opportunity employer and will make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status or other protected status, in accordance with federal, state and local laws.At Armstrong Teasdale, we define diversity and inclusion broadly and focus on helping professionals of all races, religions, national origins, gender identities, ethnicities, sexual orientations and physical abilities feel a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are core values of the firm, and we recognize the richness they bring to our workplace.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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