What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Litigation Associate Attorney position at Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, PA?
Associate Attorney Complex Civil Litigation Immediate Hire
Joseph Greenwald and Laake PA (JGL), a law firm serving Washington DC and the suburban Maryland area, seeks to immediately hire a civil litigation associate. Types of complex civil cases handled by this department include civil rights, class action, commercial litigation, complex administrative litigation, sexual abuse and Title IX cases, to name a few. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-paced, sophisticated complex civil litigation department in one of Marylands preeminent law firms, and to get immediate, significant litigation experience.
The ideal candidate has :
A passion for Plaintiffs work, victims rights and access to justice;
Ability to thrive working alone as well as in a team;
2-5 years of complex civil litigation experience in Maryland courts;
A strong work ethic;
Excellent research, writing and communication skills;
Ability to manage cases commensurate with experience;
Ability to juggle multiple cases simultaneously; and
Job duties include, but are not limited to :
Day-to-day management of civil litigation cases;
Complex legal analysis, research and writing;
Case intake and evaluation;
Managing and executing all aspects of discovery;
Taking and defending depositions;
Attending settlement conferences and engaging in settlement discussions;
Trial work in Maryland state and federal courts; and
Handling appeals in Maryland state and federal courts.
Legal assistant, paralegal, law clerk and senior mentor support provided. Candidates must be a member in good standing of the Maryland Bar; DC Bar is a plus. Prior judicial clerkship preferred, but not mandatory. JGL is EEO and offers competitive compensation and benefits packages commensurate with experience.
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits :Schedule :
- Monday to Friday
- Bar (Required)
- Greenbelt, MD 20770 (Required)
- Greenbelt, MD 20770 : Relocate before starting work (Required)
License / Certification :
Ability to Commute :
Ability to Relocate :
Work Location : Hybrid remote in Greenbelt, MD 20770
Salary : $100,000
