Associate Attorney

Kenny Law Group; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

CLE and professional development

Bar-related expenses paid

Job summary

Kenny Law Group in Maryland is seeking an Associate Attorney focused on Real Estate Litigation and Creditors' Rights. You will gain court exposure, direct client interaction, and early ownership of matters in a collaborative environment.

We welcome recent graduates and attorneys at various stages, with compensation tied to performance, plus time off, CLE support, and bar-related expense coverage.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with solid writing ability.
• Maryland Bar admission, pending admission, or eligibility.
• Entry-level and experienced attorneys encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Appear in Maryland District and Circuit Courts.
• Handle landlord/tenant and real estate litigation matters.
• Manage collections from demand through judgment and enforcement.
• Oversee foreclosure proceedings and related litigation.
• Draft complaints, motions, responses, and settlements.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel and communicate with clients.
• Perform legal research and prepare analyses.
• Manage assigned cases and deadlines with supervision initially.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Associate Attorney# Associate AttorneyHot JobOffice - Cockeysville, MD 21030## OverviewSalary Range$75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/yearPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelGraduate DegreeTravel PercentageRoad WarriorCategoryLegal## Description**Associate Attorney – Real Estate Litigation & Creditors' Rights****Why Consider This Opportunity?**This position offers substantially more hands-on experience than many traditional entry-level associate positions. Associates have opportunities to **appear in court, interact directly with clients, negotiate matters, draft substantive pleadings, and assume responsibility for cases early in their careers.**The firm emphasizes **quality, productivity, accountability, and results without traditional large-firm billable-hour expectations.**For motivated attorneys, the compensation structure also provides opportunities to **increase overall earnings based upon performance, productivity, and results.**An established Baltimore County law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its real estate and creditors' rights practice.We welcome candidates at different stages of their careers, including **recent law school graduates, candidates awaiting Maryland Bar admission, newly admitted attorneys, judicial clerks, and attorneys with prior practice experience.**This position offers an opportunity for an attorney who wants substantive legal experience, courtroom exposure, direct client interaction, and meaningful responsibility early in their career. More experienced candidates will have the opportunity to independently manage matters and work directly with established clients.The firm's practice includes real estate litigation, landlord/tenant matters, collections, foreclosure proceedings, and related creditors' rights matters.**The Position**The Associate Attorney will have meaningful responsibility for assigned matters, including:* Appearing in Maryland District and Circuit Courts* Handling landlord/tenant and real estate litigation matters* Managing collection matters from demand through judgment and enforcement* Handling foreclosure proceedings and related litigation* Drafting complaints, motions, responses, settlement agreements, correspondence, and other court filings* Negotiating with opposing counsel and resolving contested matters* Communicating directly with clients* Conducting legal research and preparing legal analysis* Managing assigned cases, deadlines, and court appearances* Working closely with experienced attorneys and professional support staffNew attorneys will receive supervision and guidance while developing the skills necessary to independently manage matters. Attorneys with prior experience will be given greater responsibility and autonomy based upon their experience and demonstrated abilities.## Qualifications**Qualifications*** J.D. from an accredited law school* Maryland Bar admission, pending admission, or eligibility for admission* Entry-level and experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply* Strong legal writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills* Sound judgment and attention to detail* Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines* Interest in litigation, real estate law, landlord/tenant matters, collections, foreclosure, and creditors' rights* Prior experience in these practice areas is preferred but not requiredThe ideal candidate is **motivated, responsive, organized, accountable, and willing to take ownership of assigned matters.** We are seeking an attorney who wants to develop strong practical legal skills and grow into an increasingly independent role.In addition to base salary, the firm offers **performance-based additional compensation opportunities** that reward productivity, results, and contributions to the firm's overall performance.Benefits include paid time off, CLE and professional development support, and payment of applicable bar-related expenses