Associate Attorney - Civil Defense Litigation (Maryland) - REMOTE

ZipRecruiter; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing law firm is seeking a fully remote Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of litigation experience in an insurance defense environment. The role involves managing a varied caseload, including personal injury and civil rights claims. Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and be licensed in Maryland. This position offers competitive compensation, early trial exposure, and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

401k with firm match

PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Performance-based bonuses

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of litigation experience.
• Insurance defense experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage 30–40 active litigation files, including discovery, depositions, motions, and client reporting.
• Handle personal injury, premises liability, products liability, general liability, civil rights, and contract claims.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and legal memoranda.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Oral advocacy

Organizational skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Licensed and in good standing in Maryland

Job description

Overview

Location: Maryland (Fully Remote)

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Maryland-barred Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of litigation experience to join our growing team. This role is fully remote and will work closely with colleagues and clients to handle a varied insurance defense caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage 30–40 active litigation files, including discovery, depositions, motions, and client reporting.


• Handle personal injury, premises liability, products liability, general liability, civil rights, and contract claims.


• Handle matters in both State and Federal Court.


• Work in a team structure with multiple attorneys and support staff.


• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and claims professionals.


• Draft pleadings, discovery, and legal memoranda.


• Contribute to trial prep and strategy.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.


• Licensed and in good standing in Maryland.


• 2–5 years of litigation experience.


• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.


• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a busy docket independently.


• Insurance defense experience is a plus.

Why KPM?

• Early trial exposure and hands-on experience.


• Collaborative, supportive culture.


• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses.


• Benefits include 401k with firm match, PTO, and flexible work arrangements.

KPM LAW is an equal opportunity employer.