Mid-Level Litigation Attorney - Bethesda

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who wants substantive courtroom experience, meaningful client contact, and a path toward becoming a first-chair trial attorney. The firm handles a broad mix of commercial disputes, real estate and construction litigation, fiduciary and shareholder matters, and trusts and estates controversies.

Responsibilities

- Handle matters from filing through trial in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. - Take and defend depositions - Draft and argue motions - Manage discovery and trial preparation - Appear in court and participate in hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations - Work directly with clients and partners on strategy and case management

Requirements

- Approximately 5-7 years of litigation experience (strong candidates outside this range will be considered) - Excellent litigation fundamentals: motions practice, depositions, court appearances, discovery, and trial preparation - Ability to work independently and take ownership of cases - Maryland bar admission preferred; Virginia and/or D.C. admission is a plus

Qualifications

The firm is open to candidates from law firm, government, or in-house backgrounds, provided they bring strong hands-on litigation experience.

Skills

- Strong legal research and writing skills - Effective communication and interpersonal skills - Organizational and time management skills - Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously

Benefits

- Merit bonus eligibility beginning at 1,600 billable hours - Additional origination bonus opportunities - Strong compensation package, commensurate with experience - Direct partner mentorship and significant responsibility from day one - Stable platform with a growing litigation practice and long-term advancement potential - Collaborative, predominantly in-office culture with occasional flexibility for remote work

Pay

USD160,000 - USD161,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time