Associate Attorney

Yates Legal Search; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Legal Search is partnered with a well-respected full‑service firm seeking a Litigation Associate (5+ years) to join their growing team in Northern Virginia or Baltimore. The role offers a path to lead case work through trial, with a 1,600 billable hour target on bonuses.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in complex commercial litigation, is eligible for MD bar admission (or waivers), and thrives in a collaborative, mentorship‑driven hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated complex commercial litigation experience.
• MD bar admission (or eligibility to waive in).
• Experience leading depositions and drafting pleadings and briefs.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role managing cases through trial.
• Lead depositions.
• Draft pleadings and briefs.

Skills

Complex litigation

Deposition leadership

Case management

Drafting pleadings

Education

MD bar admission or eligibility to waive

Job description

Location: Northern Virginia or Baltimore

Hours: 1,600 billable hour requirement

I’m currently partnering with a well-respected, full-service firm seeking a Litigation Associate (5+ years) to join their growing team in either Northern Virginia or Baltimore.

If you're looking for sophisticated complex commercial litigation work without burnout hours, this is a standout opportunity:

• Clear Path to Growth: Take a lead role managing cases through trial, leading depositions, and drafting pleadings and briefs.
• Realistic Targets: 1,600 billable hour target for bonuses
• Culture & Flexibility: Flexible hybrid arrangement in a collaborative environment that prioritizes mentorship.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of dedicated complex commercial litigation experience
• MD bar admission (or eligibility to waive in)