Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Maryland-barred associate with 2-5 years of litigation experience to join its Towson, MD office. This full-time, hybrid position offers a unique opportunity for hands-on experience in diverse fields of litigation, providing legal counsel on a variety of challenging issues.

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 discovery requests, motions, case evaluations, and legal memoranda.
• Review discovery responses and prepare litigation update reports.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel to settle claims.
• Communicate closely with clients to provide legal analysis and advice.

Requirements

• Litigation experience required.
• Must be barred in Maryland; DC license is a plus.
• Experience in medical malpractice, professional liability, and/or employment litigation is a plus.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Lexis software.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in Maryland required.

Skills

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching.
• Dental, health, and vision insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible schedule and spending account.
• Life insurance and paid time off.
• Referral program.

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.