Litigation Attorney

WILSON FORTE LLP; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Health insurance

Flexible vacation

Maternity leave

Life insurance and HSA contribution

Flexible vacation

Job summary

A small civil defense firm in Hagerstown, Maryland, is looking to hire an entry-level associate. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and detail-oriented, with a J.D. completed and admission to the Maryland bar. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, collaborating with partners, and representing clients in various legal matters. The firm offers competitive pay, flexible vacation, and health insurance, making it a great opportunity for those looking to build a career in law.

Qualifications

• Must be detail oriented and eager to learn.
• Wants to be in a courtroom and excited for challenges.
• Capable of working under deadlines.
• Able to multitask and work under deadlines, both collaboratively and independently
• Self-motivated
• Prior experience not necessary, but a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload effectively.
• Collaborate with partners on complex legal issues.
• Interact with legal staff and clients.
• Represent clients in and out of the courtroom.

Skills

Strong research skills

Writing skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Education

J.D. completed

Admitted to Maryland bar

Job description

Small civil personal injury defense trial firm located in Hagerstown, Maryland, who practices throughout Maryland and D.C., is looking to hire an associate who is dedicated, eager to learn, and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Managing own caseload
• Collaborating with partners on complex legal issues
• Interacting with legal staff and clients
• Representing clients both in and out of the courtroom

Qualifications

• Seeking an associate who wants to be in a courtroom, is excited for challenges, and wants to build a career
• J.D. completed
• Admitted to Maryland bar and either admitted or potential to waive into D.C.
• Strong research and writing skills, detail oriented, and interested in courtroom work
• Able to multitask and work under deadlines, both collaboratively and independently
• Self‑motivated
• Prior experience not necessary, but a plus

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Legal
• Industry: Law Practice

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Maternity leave
• Life insurance and HSA contribution
• Flexible vacation

Location

• Office located in Hagerstown, but practice throughout Maryland, D.C., and federal court

If interested, please submit resume.