Litigation Associate

Peak Partners; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Peak Partners seeks a Litigation Attorney in Baltimore, MD with at least five years of experience in commercial litigation and construction law. The ideal candidate will handle complex matters, manage discovery, depose witnesses, draft pleadings, and coordinate with senior attorneys.

The firm offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a flexible remote work policy. Maryland Bar admission is required, with DC/VA admissions a plus.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Maryland Bar and in good standing (DC/VA a plus).
• Minimum five years in commercial litigation with emphasis on construction law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analyze issues relevant to active matters.
• Draft and revise pleadings, motions, briefs, and other documents.
• Develop and execute case strategies with senior attorneys.
• Manage all phases of discovery and e-discovery processes.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare witnesses.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation strategy

Client communication

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Relativity

Nextpoint

Job description

Peak Partners has a client who is a regional law firm looking for a Litigation Attorney with at least five years of experience in commercial litigation and construction law. The firm offers a competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and a flexible remote work policy with this position located in their Baltimore, MD office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and perform in-depth analysis of legal issues relevant to active matters.
• Draft, review, and revise pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Develop and execute case strategies in collaboration with senior attorneys.
• Manage all phases of discovery, including drafting and responding to written discovery, overseeing document production, and coordinating e-discovery processes.
• Take and defend depositions, including preparing witnesses and analyzing testimony.
• Representing clients in court appearances, hearings, arbitrations, and mediations, as appropriate.
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information, provide case updates, and support strategic decision-making.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel on procedural and substantive matters, including settlement discussions.
• Manage case files, timelines, and deadlines to ensure efficient case progression.
• Supervise and coordinate work with paralegals, junior attorneys, and external vendors as needed.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and coordination of trial logistics.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Maryland Bar and in good standing (DC and Virginia admissions a plus).
• Minimum of five years of experience in commercial litigation, with a strong emphasis on construction law.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex litigation matters, including managing cases through discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms and litigation technology, including e-discovery tools such as Relativity or Nextpoint.
• Experience with construction industry contracts, disputes, and claims (including delay, defect, and lien issues).
• Familiarity with government contracting, bid protests, or administrative proceedings is a plus.

Peak Partners appreciates all applications we receive but unfortunately might not be able to respond to every candidate. We will contact you if you are selected for an interview.