Associate Attorney

Harris Loftus PLLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Continuing legal education payments by

State licensure requirements paid by

Professional association dues paid by

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Harris Loftus PLLC in Manassas, VA, is seeking an Associate Attorney for Virginia and Maryland practice, with an immediate need in Maryland. The role covers collections, landlord-tenant disputes, and creditor rights, requiring admission to VA and/or MD bars and 1–3 years of experience.

Remote work options will be considered, with occasional in-person hearings in VA/MD. You will draft pleadings, conduct discovery, appear in court, and manage client communications while maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Virginia and/or Maryland bar.
• 1-3 years of experience practicing law, preferably in collections and landlord-tenant disputes.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Ability to commute to Virginia and Maryland as needed.
• Applicants may be licensed attorneys or recent law graduates.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in collection cases and landlord-tenant disputes in Virginia and Maryland.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Appear in court and argue motions and present trials.
• Conduct discovery, including drafting and responding to written discovery requests, taking depositions, and preparing witnesses for depositions.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsels, courts and other parties.
• Attend court hearings, trials, and mediations.
• Maintain accurate and timely billing records.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Education

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Attorney Maryland & Virginia – Immediate need in Maryland

Job Type: Full-time preferred, but part-time opportunities are possible.

Office Location: Manassas, Virginia, but remote work options will be considered.

Company Description:

We are a multi-state law specializing in creditors’ rights litigation, collection litigation and landlord-tenant litigation. We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our team to provide high-quality legal services to our clients in Virginia, Maryland and Georgia. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative and supportive environment, where they will be given opportunities to develop their skills and advance their careers.

Job Responsibilities

• Represent clients in collection cases and landlord-tenant disputes in Virginia and Maryland
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
• Appear in court and argue motions and present trials.
• Conduct discovery, including drafting and responding to written discovery requests, taking depositions, and preparing witnesses for depositions.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsels, courts and other parties.
• Attend court hearings, trials, and mediations.
• Maintain accurate and timely billing records.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Virginia and/or Maryland bar.
• 1-3 years of experience practicing law, preferably in the areas of collections and landlord-tenant disputes.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Ability to commute to Virginia and Maryland as needed.
• We are accepting applications from licensed attorneys as well as recent law school graduates.

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with experience and ability. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• 401(k) plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Continuing legal education requirements are paid by firm.
• State licensure requirements paid by firm.
• Professional association dues paid by firm.
• Profit Sharing