Litigation Attorney

A law firm located in Towson, MD is seeking a Litigation Attorney with 2-5 years of litigation experience. The candidate will represent clients in all phases of litigation from initiation to expert discovery in matters involving professional malpractice and employment claims. Responsibilities include attending court appearances, hearings, depositions, and case management conferences, conducting complex legal research and discovery investigations, drafting various legal documents, negotiating settlements with opposing counsel, and providing legal analysis and advice to clients. Experience in medical malpractice, professional liability, and/or employment litigation is a plus. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing and organizational skills and be comfortable working in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Lexis software is required. The candidate must be Barred in Maryland, and a DC license is a plus.

Duties:

• Represent clients in all phases of litigation from initiation to expert discovery.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, depositions, and case management conferences.
• Conduct complex legal research and discovery investigations.
• Draft various legal documents including discovery requests and responses, motions, case evaluation summaries, court orders, settlement agreements, affidavits, pleadings, and legal memoranda.
• Review discovery responses, depositions, and prepare summaries and litigation update reports.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel to settle claims.
• Communicate closely with clients during litigation to provide legal analysis, status reports, and advice.

Requirements:

• Must be Barred in Maryland. DC license is a plus.
• 2-5 years of litigation experience.
• Experience in medical malpractice, professional liability, and/or employment litigation is a plus.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Bar admission in Maryland. DC license is a plus.

Skills:

• Litigation experience.
• Legal research and analysis.
• Drafting legal documents.
• Negotiation skills.
• Communication and advocacy skills.
• Case management and organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in Lexis software.

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) with matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible schedule.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health insurance.

Over a quarter century experience puts this law firm at the forefront of defense litigation. They hold offices in Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York City, Westchester County, Pittsburgh, Delaware, and Maryland, with practice areas in general liability, toxic tort, mass tort, & product liability, construction accident, employment law, bankruptcy, and environmental regulatory. They represent clients with vigorous defense, backed by a dynamic team that exceeds expectation.