Litigation Associate Attorney

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.

This is a highly substantive role with significant courtroom exposure and client interaction from day one. 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

Requirements

• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills
• Experience handling substantive litigation matters
• The ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Experience in commercial litigation, construction litigation, real property disputes, or estates and trusts litigation (preferred)
• Active bar admission in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. (required), with multiple admissions considered a plus