Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an ambitious Associate Attorney in Silver Spring, MD, with 0 to 4 years of experience to work on federal court, plaintiff-side employment cases, primarily involving wage and hour disputes. The role requires a strong interest in plaintiff-side litigation and the development of law benefiting wage and hour plaintiffs.

Duties

• Screen cases and draft complaints.
• Conduct discovery and factual development.
• Write briefs and engage in motions practice.
• Prepare for and advocate in trials.

Requirements

• Strong legal writing, research, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Membership in both the Maryland and D.C. bars, or eligibility to become a member.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in Maryland and D.C.

Skills

• Excellent legal writing and research abilities.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including 7 holidays and up to 2 weeks for full-time employees.
• 401(k) participation with discretionary employer match.
• Discretionary performance-based bonuses.

This Maryland-based firm has a small handful of attorneys employed with them. These attorneys practice in areas such as Employment Law, Family Law, Bankruptcy, General Civil Litigation and more. This law firm was founded nearly twenty years ago.