What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Attorney position at Miles & Stockbridge P.C.?
Miles & Stockbridge has positioned itself as an AmLaw 200 firm that is global in scope and in reach. Miles & Stockbridge maintains a reputation for a dynamic and approachable work environment that allows talented lawyers and staff from diverse backgrounds to thrive and grow. As part of our ongoing commitment to affect positive change, Miles & Stockbridge focuses on partnerships that benefit the community, reflect the causes our colleagues support, and allow us to collaborate with clients and neighbors to deepen relationships.
We seek an experienced attorney to join the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, focused on commercial real estate. This attorney position will work closely with, and support partners representing property owners and developers. The position will represent business entities in various disputes, workouts and defaults under commercial leases and related agreements. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience in real estate litigation, with experience at all stages of litigation, from propounding and responding to written discovery, drafting pleadings and motions, taking and defending depositions, and preparing for and handling mediations and trial. The role will also include drafting and negotiating lease amendments, settlement agreements, and related documents. In office and in court presence is expected, in connection with actions pending in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Previous commercial leasing experience is preferred. This position can be based in our Tysons Corner, VA or Rockville, MD office.
Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work both independently and in close collaboration with others as part of a team. We require a J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service. We are particularly interested in candidates who will support a busy practice and who work well under expedited deadlines. Maryland Bar admission is required; and D.C. and Virginia Bar admission, or eligibility to be admitted on motion, is required.
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Miles & Stockbridge offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, Firm sponsored Memberships (i.e. Peloton, Norton LifeLock), and more.
Disclaimer and Acknowledgement :
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements will exclude individuals who may pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties in this job description at any time for any reason.
Miles & Stockbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to cultivating an inclusive environment that embraces and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values of our firm.
