Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP, an established litigation law firm in Baltimore, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our growing appellate practice group. The ideal candidate will have a passion for legal research and writing, own books by Bryan Garner, Ross Guberman, and Matthew Butterick, and have an existing—possibly even strong—opinion on the writing styles of Justices Kagan, Roberts, Ginsburg, and Gorsuch.

The successful candidate must be a gifted legal writer who is eager to continue developing these skills. Firm favors candidates with appellate and federal clerkship experience or sinking feeling that BigLaw’s mass-attrition business model does not fit their career goals and life. The ideal candidate wants to develop an appellate practice while working closely with excellent trial lawyers (often defending health care providers) and is ready to practice in Maryland, with D.C. and Virginia bar admission a strong plus.

Goodell’s appellate practice group is a place where your inner nerd can blossom and legal work can be fun again. Work with smart, considerate people who appreciate your talents and want to help you grow them. The best lawyers are happy lawyers.

Employees enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, the potential for performance-based bonuses, a great work environment, an on-site fitness center, and maternity/paternity benefits. There’s even free in-building parking near the Inner Harbor.

Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann is committed to diversity and inclusion, and has been recognized by Law360 as one of the top law firms for women in the United States.

Maryland Bar membership required; D.C. and/or Virginia Bar membership preferred. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates must apply directly, no third-party/recruiter submissions will be accepted. EOE.

Please include a writing sample with your CV, you may email this directly to Steph Kinnear at skinnear@gdldlaw.com.

To request a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Steph Kinnear at skinnear@gdldlaw.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 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
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Maryland?
• Are you currently licensed and in good standing to practice law in the District of Columbia? If not currently licensed, are you willing to become barred in D.C.?
• Are you able to work in the United States without employer sponsorship?

Ability to Relocate:

• Baltimore, MD 21202: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person