Associate

Mdforjustice; Lanham (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mdforjustice seeks an associate with 3-5 years of experience focusing on personal injury and civil defense. The role emphasizes strong organizational, oral advocacy and writing skills. The position is hybrid, requiring three days in the office and time at home.

You will perform legal research, draft lawsuits, discovery responses, motions, memoranda, and briefs; meet with clients; take and defend depositions; argue motions; and try cases solo or as second chair depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in personal injury litigation and civil defense/personal injury practice.
• Excellent organizational, oral advocacy and writing skills.
• Hybrid work arrangement with in-office and remote time.
• Must be admitted to the Maryland Bar; DC Bar admission or willingness to gain admission required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft lawsuits, discovery responses, motions, oppositions, memoranda and briefs.
• Meet with clients, take and defend depositions, argue motions.
• Try cases solo or as second chair, depending on experience and case size.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation

Trial experience

Job description

A Plaintiff's personal injury lawyer handling cases in Maryland and the District who (1) taught trial advocacy at GW Law School from 2008-2012, (2) is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, (3) has been rated a SuperLawyer for 14 years, seeks an associate with 3-5 years of experience possessing excellent organizational, oral advocacy and writing skills, and a car.

Depending upon experience, the work will include: conducting legal research; drafting lawsuits, discovery responses, motions, oppositions, memoranda, and briefs; meeting with clients; taking and defending depositions; arguing motions; and trying cases solo (the size of the cases will depend on experience) and as second chair . The office is located 5 minutes from the New Carrollton Metro Station and from where the DC Beltway meets 50. This is a full-time position with negotiable benefits. The attorney with whom you will be working has a long history of developing legal talent.

The firm is neither a sweatshop nor a mill; we value quality of life and value relationships with each other and our clients. The ability to get along with others, empathy, energy, a sense of humor and a desire to produce first-rate work are required.

Civil defense attorneys looking to switch sides are encouraged to apply. Strict confidentiality will be maintained.

We are looking for someone who already has the experience to litigate and try personal injury cases.

The position is hybrid and working 3 days a week in the office and the remaining time at home is preferred.

Candidates must be admitted to Maryland Bar. Candidates must also be admitted to the DC Bar or be willing to gain admission.

Experience working on a publication and having taken a trial advocacy course are helpful but not required.