Associate Attorney

The Ford Agency; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ford Agency is looking for an attorney to join a boutique law firm in Bethesda, Maryland. Ideal candidates have about 1 year of litigation or personal injury experience, strong research and writing skills, and a desire for mentorship. Responsibilities include managing cases from intake to trial, drafting legal documents, and negotiating settlements. The position offers a salary range of $65,000 - $105,000 annually, along with excellent benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Civil Litigation or Personal Injury.
• Desire to learn and grow in a mentoring and collegial environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle range of cases from intake to settlement or trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Represent clients at pre-trial hearings and advocate at trials.
• Interface with opposing counsel and third parties for negotiations.
• Trial prep, outlines, memos, and exam witnesses.

Skills

Research and writing skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Familiarity with legal research databases

Experience with Neos case management software

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Active member in good standing with Maryland Bar and D.C. Bar

Tools

Lexis-Nexis

Westlaw

Bloomberg

PACER

Neos case management software

Job description

Overview

The Ford Agency is actively looking for an attorney to join a boutique law firm in downtown Bethesda. This is a terrific role for a candidate with about 1 year of experience in litigation or personal injury who is looking for a team that provides genuine mentorship and career development. This firm offers a great work life balance, the opportunity to grow, and excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

• Handle range of cases from intake to settlement or trial
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
• Represent clients at pre-trial hearings and advocate at bench and jury trials
• Interface with opposing counsel and third parties for settlement negotiations
• Trial prep, outlines, memos, and direct and cross-examination of witnesses

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active member in good standing with the Maryland Bar and D.C. Bar (or ability to waive in)
• 1+ years of experience in Civil Litigation or Personal Injury
• Excellent research and writing skills and strong analytical skills
• Familiarity with legal research databases, such as Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg, and PACER
• Experience with Neos case management software a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability interact with different constituencies (other attorneys, clients, courtroom officials)
• Desire to learn and grow in a mentoring and collegial environment

Compensation

• $65,000 - $105,000 annually

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.

To see more positions available through The Ford Agency, please check out our website at www.ford-agency.com.