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Job Description
Job Description
Associate Litigation Attorney
Job Title : Associate Attorney
Reports to : Managing Partner
Compensation : Base salary negotiable depending on experience; discretionary bonus
Location : Baltimore, MD
FLSA : Salary-Exempt
Position Type : Full-time Permanent Position
Lawrence Law seeks an associate attorney to join our thriving commercial litigation practice in the Baltimore area. The successful applicant will gain direct, hands-on experience in all aspects of commercial litigation, from client intake through trial or settlement, and will assist with matters in state and Federal court, working alongside experienced construction, commercial, and transactional lawyers, and will have the opportunity to directly advise the firm’s small business clients on sophisticated legal matters.
Requirements :
- Juris Doctor Degree;
- Must be actively licensed in Maryland, and preferably in District of Columbia;
- Strong research, writing, and communication skills; and
- Possess a minimum 1 year of experience handling general civil litigation matters. Recent Law School graduates will be considered but must have passed MD Bar.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities :
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
It is Lawrence Law's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
Company Description
PRACTICE AREAS
CONSTRUCTION
Lawrence Law offers a wide range of construction services. We serve all industry participants, including owners, prime contractors, subcontractors, architects and manufacturers. As construction lawyers, we advise clients during contract review and negotiation, on-site contract issues, and cash flow concerns.
MECHANICS LIENS
Mechanics liens have deadlines, among other strict requirements, and the courts are unforgiving. Whether you're a property owner or a subcontractor, that information is relevant to your rights. Although you cannot lien government buildings, every public project includes bonds. Lawrence Law has years of experience and success with surety litigation.
BUSINESS AGREEMENTS
Lawrence Law represents clients in formation of various business entities such as corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and limited liability partnerships (LLPs). There are many important issues to consider at the inception of your business in order to avoid risks in the future. Kate will help you prepare for various business contingencies through the use of shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and partnership agreements.
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
Litigation arises, like it or not, and sometimes its necessary. After every effort to avoid lawsuits, Kate can represent your business and your interests during mediation, arbitration, and litigation throughout Maryland. Settlement is a business decision. You require legal advice to understand the weight of your arguments. Lawrence Law can help you evaluate the likely outcome of your legal position so that you can measure the risks involved during the adversarial process.
CONTRACT REVIEW & NEGOTIATION
Often times you're signing the other party's contract. Whether it's a real estate lease or a Department of Defense contract, you must know the terms of your agreement. You always have negotiating power. Lawrence Law has experience with all AIA contracts, as well as custom-made contracting arrangements.
EMPLOYMENT
Employment issues are oftentimes unavoidable, a cost of doing business. Maryland law provides triple the amount of damages to many successful lawsuits by employees. From hiring to firing, you can protect your business interests in advance of litigation through employee handbooks and contracts. Once litigation ensues, Lawrence Law can provide years of experience and technical expertise to your employment dispute.
Company Description
PRACTICE AREAS CONSTRUCTION Lawrence Law offers a wide range of construction services. We serve all industry participants, including owners, prime contractors, subcontractors, architects and manufacturers. As construction lawyers, we advise clients during contract review and negotiation, on-site contract issues, and cash flow concerns. MECHANICS LIENS Mechanics liens have deadlines, among other strict requirements, and the courts are unforgiving. Whether you're a property owner or a subcontractor, that information is relevant to your rights. Although you cannot lien government buildings, every public project includes bonds. Lawrence Law has years of experience and success with surety litigation. BUSINESS AGREEMENTS Lawrence Law represents clients in formation of various business entities such as corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and limited liability partnerships (LLPs). There are many important issues to consider at the inception of your business in order to avoid risks in the future. Kate will help you prepare for various business contingencies through the use of shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and partnership agreements. COMMERCIAL LITIGATION Litigation arises, like it or not, and sometimes its necessary. After every effort to avoid lawsuits, Kate can represent your business and your interests during mediation, arbitration, and litigation throughout Maryland. Settlement is a business decision. You require legal advice to understand the weight of your arguments. Lawrence Law can help you evaluate the likely outcome of your legal position so that you can measure the risks involved during the adversarial process. CONTRACT REVIEW & NEGOTIATION Often times you're signing the other party's contract. Whether it's a real estate lease or a Department of Defense contract, you must know the terms of your agreement. You always have negotiating power. Lawrence Law has experience with all AIA contracts, as well as custom-made contracting arrangements. EMPLOYMENT Employment issues are oftentimes unavoidable, a cost of doing business. Maryland law provides triple the amount of damages to many successful lawsuits by employees. From hiring to firing, you can protect your business interests in advance of litigation through employee handbooks and contracts. Once litigation ensues, Lawrence Law can provide years of experience and technical expertise to your employment dispute.
