Associate Attorney

Job DescriptionJob Overview\nOur client, a rapidly growing personal injury law practice, is seeking a motivated Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to join its expanding team of plaintiff-side attorneys and legal support professionals at its downtown Silver Spring, Maryland office.\nThe successful candidate will manage a caseload primarily involving motor vehicle accidents (MVA), automobile liability, and related civil litigation matters. This role offers the opportunity to handle cases from the litigation stage through trial, including depositions, complex settlement negotiations, and courtroom proceedings.\nThe ideal candidate is a confident litigator with strong legal writing, oral advocacy, and client management skills who is committed to achieving favorable outcomes for plaintiff clients.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n Manage personal injury litigation cases involving motor vehicle accidents and automobile liability in the District of Columbia and Maryland.\n Draft, review, and file pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, legal memoranda, settlement demands, and other litigation documents.\n Represent plaintiff clients throughout the litigation process, providing clear communication, case updates, and strategic guidance.\n Prepare for and conduct depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.\n Develop case strategies and prepare matters for jury and bench trials.\n Negotiate complex settlements and work toward favorable resolutions for clients.\n Coordinate with expert witnesses, including preparing for expert conferences and assisting with expert reports and affidavits.\n Manage a high-volume litigation caseload while maintaining strong attention to detail, deadlines, and client service.\n Evaluate case merits, litigation risks, and potential outcomes to support effective legal strategy.\n\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\n Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an American Bar Association (ABA)-accredited law school.\n Active membership in good standing with the District of Columbia Bar.\n Admission to the Maryland Bar and/or Virginia Bar is preferred.\n At least 2 years of personal injury litigation experience preferred, particularly in motor vehicle accidents, automobile liability, or MVA claims.\n Demonstrated ability to manage multiple litigation matters and prepare cases for trial.\n Experience with pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, settlement negotiations, and courtroom proceedings.\n Excellent legal research, writing, oral advocacy, negotiation, and communication skills.\n Strong client relationship management and case organization abilities.\n Ability to work independently, exercise sound legal judgment, and manage competing priorities.\n\n