Careers

We believe our success is based on our team. Our firm culture centers around teamwork and our core values of Professionalism, Loyalty & Integrity.

Shannon & Wright LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Litigation Attorney

Shannon & Wright LLP is actively seeking a civil and commercial litigation attorney who will serve as a pivotal member within our litigation and real estate practice. S&W represents a diverse group of reputable individuals and corporate clients through various types of business transactions along with complex dispute resolution management.

Attorneys should have significant experience in all aspects of litigation including drafting pleadings, discovery, briefs and motions, taking and defending depositions, as well as court appearances and trial work; this includes representing clients as second chair in Circuit Court and Appellate level cases, and lead counsel in General District Court matters. Core responsibilities include independently manage and perform complex civil litigation procedures to caseload from client intake to closing file as assigned.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of direct civil and commercial litigation experience along with excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.

Ideal Candidates will:

  • Have active Virginia State Bar Membership in good standing
  • Have minimum of 5 years litigation experience
  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of civil court system
  • Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Have excellent organizational skills including capturing, detailing and proactive follow up

This position has the flexibility to be based out of our Alexandria or Leesburg office.

S&W is committed to our core values of Professionalism, Integrity and Loyalty to create a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth. S&W provides a competitive salary with benefits package along with bonus opportunities.

To apply: Please submit a resume and a cover letter to careers@shannonwright.law.

Litigation Paralegal

Shannon & Wright LLP is seeking an experienced full-time Litigation Paralegal to provide support services to attorneys in the areas of civil litigation, real estate and land use, as well as general business transactions in our Old Town Alexandria office. Candidates should have excellent time management and organizational skills, and advanced technology and document production skills, including proficiency in legal software, document management systems, and complex document preparation.

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in civil litigation.

As a Litigation Paralegal, you will ensure the efficient and timely workflows of attorney and client needs. The position entails direct client interaction and requires professional communication skills, both verbal and written. Responsibilities include proactively coordinating and completing pre-trial and trial assistance for General District Court, Circuit Court, and Appellate Courts at both federal and state levels.

The ideal candidate is a versatile team player who thrives in a busy, professional environment, who can effectively organize and prioritize tasks. Candidates with a strong work ethic, sense of urgency, and proactive approach to assignments will excel in this position. Successful candidates will thrive in an environment that upholds professionalism, integrity and loyalty which are core values of the firm.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Drafts legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, and discovery requests;
  • Processes online filings with the courts;
  • Closely monitors the status of cases and calendars case deadlines and hearings;
  • Organizes, maintains, and retrieves case files, including exhibits, evidence, pleadings, and deposition transcripts;
  • Manages all phases of document production, including discovery preparation and review;
  • Prepares documents for depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, including assembling exhibits and organizing case files;
  • Coordinating various case needs with outside vendors;
  • Conducts legal research;
  • Provides trial and hearing support, including preparing trial binders, managing exhibits, and assisting attorneys during proceedings.
  • Adheres to firm policies and procedures related to best practices related to case management and daily timekeeping;
  • Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals;
  • Performs additional duties as assigned to support the firm’s litigation practice.
Required Skills & Abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal research tools (experience with the programs Clio and NetDocuments experience are a plus);
  • Advanced proficiency in preparing, editing, organizing, bookmarking, Bates stamping, redacting, and converting PDF files;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally;
  • Thorough understanding of civil litigation procedures, court rules, legal terminology, and research methodologies research methods;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a client-service orientation and the ability to build rapport with attorneys, clients, and staff;
  • Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy;
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to shifting demands;
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving;
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment;
  • Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality and exercising sound professional judgment.
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Minimum of five years of litigation paralegal experience in private practice
Compensation and Benefits
Shannon & Wright offers a competitive compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits program that includes:
  • Paid time off
  • Health, dental and vision insurance subsidy
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid Parking
Preferred, but not Required:
  • Public Notary
  • Clio software experience
  • NetDocuments software experience
  • Lexis Advance and/or Westlaw experience


Hours: The firm’s core office hours are from 8:00 am – 5:30 pm; a schedule will be established based on the individual’s and the firm’s needs. Must be available for occasional overtime as needed.

Background checks: All successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

To apply, please submit a current resume and a cover letter to careers@shannonwright.law.

Shannon & Wright, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Trusts and Estates Attorney

Shannon & Wright LLP, a growing and nationally recognized firm, is seeking an experienced attorney to join its sophisticated Trusts and Estates Practice. The attorney will provide legal counsel in all areas of estate planning, trust administration, and estate administration, including litigation, as needed. This attorney will work directly with individuals, families, fiduciaries, and business owners on estate planning, trust and estate administration, and related tax matters. The role requires familiarity with federal and state estate, gift, fiduciary income, and generation-skipping transfer tax concepts. Admission to the Virginia Bar is required, MD and DC is a plus. This position has the flexibility to be based out of our Alexandria or Leesburg office.

S&W is committed to our core values of Professionalism, Integrity and Loyalty to create a supportive team environment that fosters personal and professional growth. S&W provides a competitive salary with benefits package along with bonus opportunities.

Key Job Responsibilities Include:

Estate Planning and Trust

  • Advise clients on comprehensive estate planning, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and advance medical directives.
  • Develop tailored estate plans that address complex family structures, tax concerns, and charitable giving.
  • Draft, review, and amend estate planning documents to ensure legal compliance and alignment with client goals.
  • Counsel clients on estate and gift tax implications and generation-skipping transfer taxes.
Trust and Estate Administration
  • Guide executors, administrators, trustees, and beneficiaries probate and trust administration.
  • Prepare probate and qualification filings for the appropriate Virginia circuit court clerk and prepare inventories, accountings, and related submissions to the Commissioner of Accounts.
  • Advise fiduciaries regarding notices, claims, asset collection and valuation, trust funding, tax matters, distributions, and fiduciary duties under Virginia law.
  • Identify and help resolve disputes involving fiduciary administration, beneficiary rights, will or trust interpretation, and related issues; coordinate with litigation counsel when appropriate.


Ideal Candidates will:

· Have a minimum of 2 years of substantive Wills, Trusts and Estates experience
· Strong knowledge of wills, trusts, fiduciary law, probate procedures, and estate administration
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills Provide a high level of professionalism in communicating with clients and while conducting sensitive and confidential client meetings
· Have strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills
· Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines
· Stay current on evolving trust, estate, and tax laws at both state and federal levels
· Have experience with Interactive Legal Services and Clio software

· Demonstrated interest in estate planning

All successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check. Please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@shannonwright.law.

Shannon & Wright, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.