Litigation Associate Attorney

Litigation Associate Attorney $120,000 - $225,000 per year | Bethesda, MD | On‑Site | Permanent A bit about us: Our client is a well‑established commercial law firm with more than 40 years of experience serving the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. legal markets. The firm represents businesses, entrepreneurs, real‑estate investors, and high‑net‑worth individuals across a broad range of practice areas. With approximately 25 attorneys and plans for continued growth, the firm combines the stability and reputation of a longstanding regional institution with the momentum of an expanding litigation practice. The culture is collaborative, team‑oriented, and focused on developing attorneys through mentorship and meaningful client engagement. Why join us? Competitive salary commensurate with experience Performance‑based bonus opportunities 401(k) plan with profit‑sharing Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Early responsibility with direct courtroom and client exposure Mentorship and professional development opportunities Clear path for advancement within a growing litigation practice Collegial and collaborative firm culture with strong regional reputation Job Details The firm is seeking a Litigation Associate with approximately 5–7 years of experience to join its growing Litigation Division. This role offers immediate hands‑on responsibility and direct involvement in sophisticated commercial litigation matters, including commercial disputes, real‑property and construction claims, fiduciary and shareholder disputes, and estates and trusts litigation. The associate will manage cases through all phases of litigation in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. state and federal courts, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions practice, hearings, ADR proceedings, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation. Responsibilities Drafting and arguing motions, briefs, and legal memoranda Managing an active litigation docket with substantial autonomy Participating in depositions, mediations, and court appearances Communicating directly with clients and contributing to litigation strategy Assisting with and participating in trial work commensurate with experience Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills, experience handling substantive litigation matters, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Experience in commercial litigation, construction litigation, real‑property disputes, or estates and trusts litigation is preferred. Active bar admission in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. is required, with multiple admissions considered a plus. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr