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.

$90,000 commission

• 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

• 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

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Our Jobs are Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity