Associate Attorney with 0-3 years of experience

A law firm seeks an ambitious Associate Attorney with 0 to 3 years of experience to work primarily on state and federal court plaintiff-side employment cases, particularly involving wage and hour disputes.

Duties:

• Conduct case screening and factual development
• Draft complaints and manage discovery
• Write briefs and handle motions practice
• Prepare for trials and advocate in court

Requirements:

• Strong interest in plaintiff-side litigation
• Commitment to developing law that benefits wage and hour plaintiffs
• Excellent legal writing, research, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Must be a member of the Maryland bar or eligible for membership; D.C. bar membership is preferred

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Membership in the Maryland bar; D.C. bar membership preferred

Skills:

• Strong legal analysis and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines

Benefits:

• 401(k) when eligible
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Dynamic, collegial work environment in a fast-growing firm

This Maryland-based firm has a small handful of attorneys employed with them. These attorneys practice in areas such as Employment Law, Family Law, Bankruptcy, General Civil Litigation and more. This law firm was founded nearly twenty years ago.