Associate Attorney - Litigation & Professional Responsibility

Associate Attorney – Litigation & Professional Responsibility

About the Company

A well-established and growing boutique law practice is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its litigation team. This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated disputes involving commercial litigation, employment-related matters, business conflicts, professional responsibility issues, and appellate proceedings.

About the Role

The ideal candidate is a motivated attorney who enjoys advocacy, legal analysis, client counseling, and strategic problem solving. This role is well-suited for someone seeking hands-on litigation experience while developing a long-term practice and client base.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in litigation, arbitration, mediation, and appellate matters.
• Manage case strategy from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery requests, and other legal filings.
• Conduct legal research and analysis of statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Prepare witnesses, exhibits, and supporting documentation for hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Advise clients on risk management, compliance, and professional responsibility matters.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, mediations, and depositions.
• Maintain organized case files and ensure compliance with applicable procedural requirements.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship initiatives.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active Maryland Bar admission and good standing required.
• Minimum of 1 year of litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience handling complex litigation matters is preferred.
• Familiarity with professional responsibility, legal ethics, or attorney disciplinary matters is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to exceptional client service.

Required Skills

• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to exceptional client service.

Preferred Skills

• Experience handling complex litigation matters is preferred.
• Familiarity with professional responsibility, legal ethics, or attorney disciplinary matters is a plus.

Pay range and compensation package

$100,000–$140,000 + Benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.