Litigation Associate Attorney

A Hiring Company; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring program

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work atmosphere

Job summary

A law firm in Maryland is seeking an associate litigation attorney with 2-4 years of civil litigation experience. The candidate must be licensed or eligible to be licensed in Maryland and should possess strong writing and communication skills. Responsibilities include drafting litigation documents, representing clients, and providing strategic legal advice. The role supports professional development and offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience representing clients on civil matters in Maryland state and federal courts.
• Strong writing and communication skills; writing samples may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and responding to litigation in state and federal courts.
• Representing clients at depositions, hearings, motions, and trials.
• Providing strategic legal advice.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Strong communication skills

Client representation

Education

Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed in Maryland

2-4 years of experience in civil litigation

Job description

Overview

Gordon Feinblatt's Commercial Litigation Practice Group is looking for an associate litigation attorney, preferably with 2-4 years of civil litigation experience in Maryland state and federal courts. The position starts in Fall 2025. A prior judicial clerkship is a plus but not required. Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed in Maryland.

A typical day includes advising clients on litigation process and strategy, researching legal issues, drafting, managing a busy docket with independence, and representing clients in court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution processes. Strong writing and communication skills are required, and writing samples will be assessed as part of the application.

The role reports to the litigation department chair and experienced team members, with significant client interaction and opportunities to develop a practice. The expectation is that the successful lawyer will handle increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision while benefiting from the firm’s collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and responding to litigation in state and federal courts
• Participating in mediations
• Representing clients at depositions, hearings, motions, and trials
• Working collaboratively with other departments
• Providing strategic legal advice

The firm supports associate development through mentoring, an internal education program, and a business development program with marketing support. Associates are encouraged to engage in firm and community life.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience representing clients on civil matters in Maryland state and federal courts
• Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed in Maryland
• Prior judicial clerkship is a plus but not required
• Strong writing and communication skills; writing samples may be requested

Salary and Contact

Salary Range: $130,000-$145,000

Interested candidates should submit their resume to [e-mail]. Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed in Maryland.

Work Arrangement

When not representing clients, the litigation team is generally in the office four days a week, with potential for a second remote day as independence grows.

Company Information

Gordon Feinblatt is committed to the development, mentoring, and advancement of legal professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The firm supports a flexible work atmosphere, inclusive culture, and a range of professional growth and community engagement opportunities.

EEO Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.