Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation with Mentorship

The Ford Agency; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ford Agency is looking for an attorney to join a boutique law firm in Bethesda, Maryland. Ideal candidates have about 1 year of litigation or personal injury experience, strong research and writing skills, and a desire for mentorship. Responsibilities include managing cases from intake to trial, drafting legal documents, and negotiating settlements. The position offers a salary range of $65,000 - $105,000 annually, along with excellent benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Civil Litigation or Personal Injury.
• Desire to learn and grow in a mentoring and collegial environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle range of cases from intake to settlement or trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Represent clients at pre-trial hearings and advocate at trials.
• Interface with opposing counsel and third parties for negotiations.
• Trial prep, outlines, memos, and exam witnesses.

Skills

Research and writing skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Familiarity with legal research databases

Experience with Neos case management software

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Active member in good standing with Maryland Bar and D.C. Bar

Tools

Lexis-Nexis

Westlaw

Bloomberg

PACER

Neos case management software

Job description

The Ford Agency is looking for an attorney to join a boutique law firm in Bethesda, Maryland. Ideal candidates have about 1 year of litigation or personal injury experience, strong research and writing skills, and a desire for mentorship. Responsibilities include managing cases from intake to trial, drafting legal documents, and negotiating settlements. The position offers a salary range of $65,000 - $105,000 annually, along with excellent benefits and a supportive work environment.