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 Maryland’s preeminent law firms, and to get immediate, significant litigation experience.
The ideal candidate has:
- A passion for Plaintiff’s work, victim’s rights and access to justice;
- Ability to thrive working alone as well as in a team;
- 3-5 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 and DC 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; Candidates must also be a member in good standing of the DC Bar or be eligible and willing to waive into the DC Bar immediately. Prior judicial clerkship preferred, but not mandatory. JGL is EEO and offers competitive compensation and benefits packages commensurate with experience.
- Full-time
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Monday to Friday
- Bar (Required)
- Greenbelt, MD 20770 (Required)
- Greenbelt, MD 20770: Relocate before starting work (Required)
- Hybrid remote in Greenbelt, MD 20770
NOTE: Pursuant to Joseph Greenwald and Laake PA’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols, individuals must be fully vaccinated upon commencing employment, subject to legally required exemptions (“a medical condition, disability or sincerely held religious belief”).
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