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Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A
Full-time
On-site
Greenbelt, MD, United States
Associate Attorney - Complex Civil Litigation - Immediate Hire

Joseph Greenwald and Laake PA ("JGL"), a law firm serving Washington DC and the suburban Maryland area, seeks to immediately hire a civil litigation associate. Types of complex civil cases handled by this department include civil rights, class action, commercial litigation, complex administrative litigation, sexual abuse and Title IX cases, to name a few. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-paced, sophisticated complex civil litigation department in one of Maryland's preeminent law firms, and to get immediate, significant litigation experience.

The ideal candidate has:

A passion for Plaintiff's work, victim's rights and access to justice;
Ability to thrive working alone as well as in a team;
2-5 years of complex civil litigation experience in Maryland courts;
A strong work ethic;
Excellent research, writing and communication skills;
Ability to manage cases commensurate with experience;
Ability to juggle multiple cases simultaneously; and

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Day-to-day management of civil litigation cases;
Complex legal analysis, research and writing;
Case intake and evaluation;
Managing and executing all aspects of discovery;
Taking and defending depositions;
Attending settlement conferences and engaging in settlement discussions;
Trial work in Maryland state and federal courts; and
Handling appeals in Maryland state and federal courts.

Legal assistant, paralegal, law clerk and senior mentor support provided. Candidates must be a member in good standing of the Maryland Bar; DC Bar is a plus. Prior judicial clerkship preferred, but not mandatory. JGL is EEO and offers competitive compensation and benefits packages commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

License/Certification:
Bar (Required)

Ability to Commute:
Greenbelt, MD 20770 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
Greenbelt, MD 20770: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Greenbelt, MD 20770