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BoltNagi PC
Tom Bolt, President/CEO
Merchants Financial Center, 4608 Tutu Park Mall, Suite 200
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802-1816
Email: tom.bolt@vilaw.com | http://www.vilaw.com
Recruiting for office(s) in: St. Thomas, VI
Type of organization: Law Firm
Job Title: Civil Litigation Associate
BoltNagi PC, a well-established, multi-practice law firm in the U.S. Virgin Islands, is seeking a recent law school graduate to join our civil litigation practice as an Associate Attorney.
The successful candidate will assist with all phases of litigation, including legal research and writing, drafting pleadings and motions, discovery, client communications, court appearances, and trial preparation. This position offers immediate hands-on experience in complex commercial, real estate, fiduciary, and civil matters, with direct mentorship from experienced trial counsel.
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 13 March 2026
- Anticipated start date: August/September 2026
- Response method(s): Email
- Materials requested: Résumé, Cover letter, Writing sample, 3
Hiring criteria
Minimum Qualifications (Baseline Requirements): J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; admission to the Virgin Islands Bar or willingness to sit for the next VI Bar Exam; strong academic performance (top third preferred or demonstrated excellence in writing-intensive courses); and demonstrated legal research and writing proficiency and excellent professional references
II. Core Competencies (Substantive Skills): Legal Writing & Research; superior writing sample (motion, memorandum, or appellate brief preferred); ability to draft pleadings with minimal supervision; strong command of procedural rules (FRCP or equivalent)
Litigation Aptitude: Evidence of trial advocacy interest (mock trial, moot court, internships, clinics); comfort speaking in court; and ability to think analytically under pressure
Analytical Judgment: Issue-spotting ability; structured problem-solving; and capacity to synthesize complex factual records
Professional Attributes: Maturity & client readiness. BoltNagi clients often involve: business owners, real estate developers, government entities, and financial institutions
Candidate must demonstrate: Professional presence; Sound judgment; Discretion and confidentiality.
Work Ethic & Initiative: Willingness to take ownership of assignments; responsiveness; ability to manage deadlines independently.
Detail Orientation: Given litigation risk exposure, precision matters: Citation accuracy; procedural compliance; file management discipline.
Cultural & Strategic Fit (Long-Term Potential): Interest in building a litigation career in the U.S. Virgin Islands; commitment to community engagement including participation in bar association; entrepreneurial mindset; long-term growth potential within firm.
Preferred (But Not Required): Clerkship experience; business, finance, or real estate background; prior employment in a litigation-focused firm; interest in trial practice rather than purely transactional work.