Associate Attorney - Litigation & Legal Ethics
Liff, Walsh & Simmons · Annapolis, MD · 2 mo ago
On-siteLegalFull-time
Responsibilities
- Represent clients in litigation, arbitration, mediation, and appeals.
- Provide expert legal counsel on complex litigation, employment law, and legal ethics issues.
- Prepare, review, and present legal documents, ensuring the best interests of our clients.
- Collaborate with colleagues across different practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions.
- Work closely with clients to understand their personal and business needs and tailor legal strategies accordingly.
- Conduct in-depth legal research on case law, statutes, and regulations.
- Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
- Prepare and organize exhibits, affidavits, and other supporting documents for court filings.
- Draft administrative filings before the Attorney Grievance Commission and advise clients on complicated legal ethics issues.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date electronic and physical case files.
- Prepare and file court documents, ensuring compliance with procedural requirements.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel as directed by Partners.
- Absorb and prepare deposition summaries and trial exhibits.
- Apply analytical skills to identify and assist in resolving issues; proactively suggest appropriate solutions and recommendations to enhance final work product.
- Complete special projects, and other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Active membership and in good standing with the MD State Bar.
- Minimum of 1+ years of experience practicing litigation, with a focus on complex matters.
- In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Experience in the fields of legal ethics is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional client service.