Associate Attorney

Law-Offices-of-Heidi-S-Kenny-LL; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

CLE & professional development support

Bar-related expense coverage

Job summary

Law-Offices-of-Heidi-S-Kenny-LL in Maryland seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Real Estate Litigation and Creditor's Rights practice. You will gain courtroom exposure, interact directly with clients, draft substantive pleadings, and take on matters early in your career.

We welcome candidates at various stages, including new graduates and those awaiting Maryland Bar admission. Compensation includes performance-based upside, paid time off, CLE support, and bar-related expense coverage.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Maryland Bar admission, pending admission, or eligibility for admission.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Appear in Maryland District and Circuit Courts.
• Handle landlord/tenant and real estate litigation matters.
• Manage collection matters from demand through judgment and enforcement.
• Handle foreclosure proceedings and related litigation.
• Draft complaints, motions, responses, settlement agreements, and other filings.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel and communicate with clients.
• Conduct legal research and provide analysis.
• Supervise and collaborate with staff; develop independent work capacity.

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Maryland Bar admission, pending, or eligibility

Strong legal writing

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Job description

Associate Attorney – Real Estate Litigation & Creditors' RightsWhy 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 PositionThe Associate Attorney will have meaningful responsibility for assigned matters, including:Appearing in Maryland District and Circuit CourtsHandling landlord/tenant and real estate litigation mattersManaging collection matters from demand through judgment and enforcementHandling foreclosure proceedings and related litigationDrafting complaints, motions, responses, settlement agreements, correspondence, and other court filingsNegotiating with opposing counsel and resolving contested mattersCommunicating directly with clientsConducting legal research and preparing legal analysisManaging assigned cases, deadlines, and court appearancesWorking 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.QualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law schoolMaryland Bar admission, pending admission, or eligibility for admissionEntry-level and experienced attorneys are encouraged to applyStrong legal writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skillsSound judgment and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple matters and deadlinesInterest in litigation, real estate law, landlord/tenant matters, collections, foreclosure, and creditors' rightsPrior 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