Litigation Attorney

Kiernan Trebach LLP

Easton (MD)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Life and A&D Insurance

Flex Spending Program

Job summary

A civil litigation defense law firm in Easton, MD, is seeking a Senior Attorney with over 10 years of experience in Medical Malpractice, Construction, or Tort Litigation Defense. Responsibilities include handling cases from inception to resolution, conducting legal research, drafting documents, and attending trials. The firm offers a competitive compensation package, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

Minimum 10+ years of experience in Medical Malpractice, Construction, or Tort Litigation Defense.
Ability to work independently from suit inception to settlement/trial is preferred.
Experience writing motions and legal memoranda is preferred.

Responsibilities

Handle civil litigation cases from inception to resolution.
Conduct legal research and analyze data.
Communicate with clients and opposing counsel.
Draft legal documents including pleadings and motions.
Attend hearings and trials as necessary.

Skills

Medical Malpractice Defense

Construction Litigation Defense

Tort Litigation Defense

Legal Research

Drafting Legal Documents

Education

Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.)

Active Maryland State Bar License

Job description

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations.

We are seeking a new Senior Attorney

With 10+ years of Medical Malpractice, Construction or Tort Litigation Defense experience to join our team. Your role will be to defend a variety of Civil matters in our growing Easton, MD office.

What You Will Do

Handle a variety of civil litigation cases from inception to resolution.
Conduct legal research, analyze data, and develop strategies for cases.
Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
Attend hearings, depositions, and trials as necessary.
Defend a variety of Civil Litigation Defense matters including:
General Liability
Medical Malpractice
Tort Litigation

What You Will Bring

Experience with Insurance Defense clients.
Experience with Medical Malpractice, Construction or Tort Litigation Defense clients is required.
Experience writing motions and other legal memoranda, summarizing depositions and trial preparation is preferred.
Ability to work independently from suit inception to settlement/trial is preferred.

Required Education & Licensure

Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.)
Active Maryland State Bar License (Required).
Active DC Bar, and/or ability to transfer UBE scores (Preferred).
Being able to waive into the DC Bar and having multiple bars is ideal, however, we are willing to consider candidates with only one bar.

Benefits for Full-Time

Short/Long Term Disability
401(k) & Profit Sharing
Life and A&D Insurance
Flex Spending Program

Why You’ll Love Us

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Engaging and challenging caseload.
The chance to work with a team of experienced and respected attorneys.

At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to continue a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling the Firm’s clients on issues that affect their potential for litigation. Kiernan Trebach represents clients on a national basis, and maintains twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories.

Kiernan Trebach LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information.

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