Litigation and Ethics Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated Litigation and Ethics Associate in Baltimore, Maryland. The successful candidate will join a professional liability team, representing lawyers and law firms in complex disputes. This role offers the opportunity to engage in high-stakes litigation and develop expertise in legal ethics.

Duties

• Analyze ethics issues and draft clear, well-supported advice letters.
• Represent lawyers and law firms in litigation, including motions practice, discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and client communications.
• Engage with clients to provide strategic advice and practical recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with team members in a supportive environment.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing in Maryland (additional bar admissions a plus).
• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience (experience with attorney disciplinary matters or legal malpractice preferred).
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills, with a commitment to learning.
• Strong organizational and time management capabilities.
• Interest in developing expertise in legal ethics.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed and in good standing in Maryland.

Skills

• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time management capabilities.
• Proactive mindset and interest in mentoring and team-building.
• Calm, focused approach to high-stakes work.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Firm Paid Parking
• Firm Paid Holidays
• 401k with Employer Match
• Parental Leave
• Health Savings Account with monthly Employer Contribution
• Gym Access
• Bonus Eligibility

Established in the last quarter of the twentieth century, this premier law firm is based in Maryland and employs a fairly large team of veteran attorneys. Some of its main areas of practice are alternative dispute resolution, criminal defense, corporate-business law, employment law, health care law, and trademark-copyright law. An equal opportunity employer, this firm encourages diversity and inclusion at the workplace.