Litigation Associate

Litigation Associate

Seeking a Litigation Associate with a J.D. and Maryland Bar admission (or eligibility) to handle civil, commercial, and complex litigation matters. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, preparing for depositions, attending hearings and trials, and collaborating with clients and attorneys. Prior law firm litigation experience is preferred. Strong analytical, writing, and advocacy skills are required.

We are a Maryland law firm headquartered in Baltimore that has advocated for large corporations, privately held businesses, and individuals for more than 90 years. The firm combines trusted business counselors with experienced trial and appellate advocates, offering clients both strategic guidance and strong representation in disputes. Its size allows for agility and responsiveness to evolving client needs while maintaining the resources to handle matters of significant complexity and scale.

We provides counsel across a broad range of practice areas, including commercial and complex litigation, business and corporate law, bankruptcy and creditors' rights, employment and immigration, healthcare, intellectual property, real estate, estates and trusts, and family law. This breadth of services gives litigation associates exposure to diverse industries and legal issues.

This is a full-time, on-site Litigation Associate role based in Baltimore, MD. The Litigation Associate will handle a range of civil litigation matters, including case assessment, legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery, and preparing deposition outlines and witness examinations. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing case files, communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and courts, and contributing to case strategy in collaboration with partners and senior attorneys. The role involves attending hearings, conferences, and trials as needed, coordinating with paralegals and staff on document management, and ensuring deadlines and procedural requirements are met. The associate will also support business development efforts through client service, participation in firm initiatives, and maintaining high professional and ethical standards.

Qualifications:

• Strong foundation in Law, including civil procedure, evidence, and commercial/business litigation.
• Experience drafting and arguing Motions and other litigation-related pleadings.
• Proficient in legal Research, including case law, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources.
• Exposure to or experience with Depositions, including preparation and review of transcripts.
• Familiarity with state and federal Courts, court rules, and filing procedures.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission (or eligibility for admission) to the Maryland bar.
• Excellent analytical, written, and oral advocacy skills, with attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, work collaboratively within a team, and interact professionally with clients.
• Prior law firm litigation experience and experience in complex or commercial litigation are highly beneficial.