Commercial Litigation Associate — Path to Partnership

Career Legal; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Legal in Maryland is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing litigation team. You will handle all phases of commercial litigation from inception through trial and appeal, working with a broad client base including corporations, financial institutions, and private entities.

Requirements include a JD with active bar admission and 4+ years of commercial litigation experience, preferably from a mid-to-large law firm.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial litigation experience.
• JD and active bar admission.
• Background in mid-to-large law firms preferred.
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of commercial litigation from case inception through trial and appeal.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Manage discovery, including document review, depositions, and interrogatories.
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Develop litigation strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex litigation matters.
• Maintain direct communication with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Legal research

Writings & briefs

Advocacy

Education

JD

Job description

Career Legal in Maryland is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing litigation team. You will handle all phases of commercial litigation from inception through trial and appeal, working with a broad client base including corporations, financial institutions, and private entities.

Requirements include a JD with active bar admission and 4+ years of commercial litigation experience, preferably from a mid-to-large law firm.