Real Estate Litigation & Creditors' Rights Associate

Baltimore County Bar Association; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County Bar Association seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Real Estate Litigation & Creditors' Rights practice in Maryland. You will handle matters in Maryland District and Circuit Courts, interact with clients, draft pleadings, and negotiate with opposing counsel, with supervision for less experienced attorneys and growing autonomy for those with experience.

This role offers substantive experience, early responsibility, and opportunities to advance within a collaborative team

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Maryland Bar admission, pending admission, or eligibility for admission.
• Entry-level and experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Interest in litigation, real estate law, landlord/tenant matters, collections, foreclosure, and creditors' rights.
• Prior experience in these practice areas is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Appearing in Maryland District and Circuit Courts.
• Handling landlord/tenant and real estate litigation matters.
• Managing collection matters from demand through judgment and enforcement.
• Handling foreclosure proceedings and related litigation.
• Drafting complaints, motions, responses, settlement agreements, correspondence, and other court filings.
• Negotiating with opposing counsel and resolving contested matters.
• Communicating directly with clients.
• Conducting legal research and preparing legal analysis.
• Managing assigned cases, deadlines, and court appearances.
• Working closely with experienced attorneys and professional support staff.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Baltimore County Bar Association seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Real Estate Litigation & Creditors' Rights practice in Maryland. You will handle matters in Maryland District and Circuit Courts, interact with clients, draft pleadings, and negotiate with opposing counsel, with supervision for less experienced attorneys and growing autonomy for those with experience.

This role offers substantive experience, early responsibility, and opportunities to advance within a collaborative team