Dickinson Wright is seeking a Government Contracts junior associate in its Washington, DC office to join our growing government contracts group. We counsel clients in bidding for, complying with, and defending federal contracts. We litigate protests and claims, handle internal and external investigations, counsel clients on their most important ethics and compliance issues, and advise on contracts, federal grants, and subcontracts.
Our clients are large, medium, and small government contractors, recipients and sub-recipients of substantial government grants, and investors in the public procurement market. Our clients turn to us for our experience in navigating the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the DFARS and for our hard legal skill, hands-on experience, and understanding or our client’s business.
The successful candidate should have one, two or three years of government contracts legal experience and can expect to work on a wide variety of matters. Duties include legal research, writing, client counseling, and other advocacy before a variety of governmental agencies.
• Candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong law school academic credentials are essential.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment is necessary.
• Membership, or ability to waive in, to DC Bar required.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $170,000 to $250,000. Please note that a variety of factors determine compensation, including geographic location, experience, relevant degrees and certifications, and other applicable factors authorized by law. This position also qualifies for an annual merit-based bonus.
Dickinson Wright offers a generous benefits package for eligible full-time associate attorneys within our U.S. offices, including health, dental, and vision; 401(k) and profit sharing plans; paid vacation; and parental leave. Additional elective programs include: a health flexible spending account, a health savings account, identity theft protection, a dependent day care reimbursement account, commuter benefits, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, an employee assistance program, and emergency travel assistance.
