Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

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. This is a rare opportunity to join the busy, fast-paced, complex civil litigation department in one of suburban Maryland’s preeminent law firms.

The ideal candidate has:

• A passion for Plaintiff’s work and access to justice;
• A client-centered focus;
• 2-5 years of complex civil litigation experience in Maryland courts;
• A strong work ethic;
• Excellent research, writing and communication skills;
• Keen attention to detail;
• Ability to manage cases largely independently or with minimum oversight;
• Ability to juggle multiple cases simultaneously; and
• Judicial clerkship preferred, but not required.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Counseling clients;
• 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 courts and federal courts.

Legal assistant, paralegal and law clerk support provided. Candidates must be a member in good standing of the Maryland Bar; DC Bar is a plus. JGL offers competitive compensation and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume and two writing samples by April 20, 2023 to sharris@jgllaw.com.