Job Description
Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Job Summary
Crowell & Moring LLP, a global Am Law 100 law firm, seeks a highly qualified Associate to join its Government Contracts practice group, working specifically with the cost accounting advisory and litigation area of the practice, from its Washington, DC office.
Qualifications:
- Candidates with 3 to 4 years of direct experience handling government contract cost accounting and pricing matters.
- Preferred experience includes counseling clients on compliance with FAR Part 31 and Cost Accounting Standards, including in connection with responses to DCAA/DCMA audit reports and notices of potential CAS noncompliance.
- Pre-COFD dispute resolution of cost accounting matters.
- Representation of contractors in appeals at the ASBCA, CBCA and/or Court of Federal Claims involving cost accounting disputes, including experience drafting initial pleadings, discovery requests, and motions.
- Providing advice and assistance with requests for equitable adjustment/contractor claims.
- Advice/counseling on compliance with Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act and representation in defective pricing investigations/claims.
- All candidates should have excellent academic credentials as well as highly developed critical thinking and analytical skills, strong written advocacy and oral communication skills, the ability to deliver timely and high-quality written work product in a fast-paced environment, and a collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
- Candidates must be a member of the D.C. Bar or eligible to waive-in.
Additional Information
Crowell & Moring LLP offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave and progressive options such as back up childcare, wellness programs, cultural events and social activities. We take great pride in our positive, friendly culture that rewards hard work and success, at the same time recognizing the importance of family and community service.
Our Firm is committed to fair and equitable compensation practice in accordance to applicable laws. The salary range for this position is $250,000 to $290,000. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus. Other benefits include healthcare, vision, dental, retirement, and all-purpose leave. The salary for this position may vary based on market data, an applicant’s skills and prior experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other factors.
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