Associate Criminal Litigation

BCG Attorney Search; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & Disability insurance

Bar dues and CLE reimbursement

Firm paid parking

Firm paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Health Savings Account with monthly or

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Baltimore seeks a mid-level criminal litigation associate with 3-5 years of experience to manage an active docket and work closely with supervising partners. The role emphasizes handling matters from arraignment through trial and requires strong research, writing, and oral advocacy.

The candidate should have first-chair or substantial second-chair trial exposure and a genuine commitment to vigorous, ethical client representation. This is an on-site opportunity in Maryland.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing in Maryland (additional bar admissions a plus).
• 3-5 years of criminal litigation experience, with significant court exposure.
• Demonstrated first-chair or substantial second-chair trial experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Proven ability to manage an independent caseload with sound judgment and minimal supervision.
• A genuine commitment to vigorous, ethical client representation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of criminal matters at all stages, from arraignment through trial and sentencing.
• Draft and argue pretrial motions, including motions to suppress, motions in limine, and dispositive motions.
• Draft appellate briefs and post-conviction petitions.
• Appear independently in court for hearings, conferences, and trials.
• Conduct client and witness interviews.
• Develop and execute case strategy in collaboration with supervising partners.
• Negotiate with prosecutors on charges, plea agreements, and sentencing recommendations.
• Advise clients on criminal exposure, defense options, and collateral consequences.
• Coordinate with investigators, expert witnesses, and other litigation support professionals.
• Mentor junior associates and law clerks as opportunities arise.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Independent work

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated mid-level associate with 3-5 years of criminal litigation experience to join their practice group in Baltimore, MD. The candidate will manage an active court docket, work closely with supervising partners, and take on meaningful responsibility from the start. Prior first- or second-chair trial experience is strongly preferred.

Duties

• Manage a diverse caseload of criminal matters at all stages, from arraignment through trial and sentencing.
• Draft and argue pretrial motions, including motions to suppress, motions in limine, and dispositive motions.
• Draft appellate briefs and post-conviction petitions.
• Appear independently in court for hearings, conferences, and trials.
• Conduct client and witness interviews.
• Develop and execute case strategy in collaboration with supervising partners.
• Negotiate with prosecutors on charges, plea agreements, and sentencing recommendations.
• Advise clients on criminal exposure, defense options, and collateral consequences.
• Coordinate with investigators, expert witnesses, and other litigation support professionals.
• Mentor junior associates and law clerks as opportunities arise.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing in Maryland (additional bar admissions a plus).
• 3-5 years of criminal litigation experience, with significant court exposure.
• Demonstrated first-chair or substantial second-chair trial experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Proven ability to manage an independent caseload with sound judgment and minimal supervision.
• A genuine commitment to vigorous, ethical client representation.

Education

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed and in good standing in Maryland.

Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage an independent caseload.
• Commitment to ethical client representation.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life & Disability insurance.
• Bar dues and CLE reimbursement.
• Firm paid parking.
• Firm paid holidays.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Parental leave.
• Health Savings Account with monthly employer contribution.
• Bonus eligibility.