Commercial Litigator (5-10 Years Experience)

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an experienced Commercial Litigator to join its team in Towson, MD. The ideal candidate will possess 5-10 years of substantive litigation experience, with a strong background in general commercial litigation, construction litigation, and surety law.

Duties

• Represent clients in construction, surety, and commercial disputes from initial investigation through trial and appeal.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions, manage written discovery, and handle court appearances.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients and participate in settlement negotiations and mediations.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with senior attorneys and partners.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Maryland Bar (DC or VA admission a plus).
• 5-10 years of relevant litigation experience, including substantial courtroom and deposition experience.
• Strong analytical, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience representing contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, or sureties is strongly preferred.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in the Maryland Bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.
• 401(k) with safe harbor and profit-sharing contributions by employer.
• Flexibility and work-life balance.

Law offices are located in Maryland. With over one-hundred years of professional law experience, the firm has been a leader in serving their clients, community and professional endeavors throughout the years. Twenty gifted attorneys are on staff. Areas of practice are comprehensive. A few of their practice disciplines are bankruptcy-creditors' rights, construction law, corporate-business and employment-labor. Attorneys were recognized in several top industry publications.