Job Description

A highly respected (AV-rated) trial law firm in suburban Washington seeks a Maryland associate attorney with 1 - 3 years of criminal defense experience. A successful candidate will have trial experience, and strong interpersonal, advocacy, and writing skills. Our firm has a team of trial-proven attorneys with experience in successfully defending a wide variety of DUI and criminal cases. The successful candidate will be mentored by colleagues who always achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. We offer excellent compensation, long-term career and partnership opportunities, a collegial working environment, and strong paralegal support. Responsibilities:

• Draft correspondence, legal pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Analyze client needs, identify solutions, and determine case strategies
• Represent clients in court to argue motions during legal proceedings
• Oversee paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff
• Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions

Qualifications:

• Ability to use Microsoft Office is required
• Must be a member of your local bar association - active member preferred
• Well-versed in legal research software (Westlaw/Lexis)
• Required Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; representation of clients for at least 2 years a plus
• Decision-making, public speaking, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must
• Over 3 years of experience representing clients in a law firm.
• Bilingual is a plus

About Company: Benefits: 401(k)401(k) matchingHealth insuranceDental InsuranceVision insuranceHealth Savings AccountPaid time off (Holiday, Vacation, Sick)Professional Schedule - Monday to Friday Our Jobs are Ideal for Someone Who Is: Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneousPeople-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projectsAdaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in directionDetail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger pictureAutonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little directionInnovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

Job Tags

Holiday work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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