Job description

Dynamic and fast-growing Plaintiffs’ civil rights firm seeks ambitious Associate Attorney with 0 to 3 years of experience (including 2023 or 2024 graduates who are seeking Associate Attorney positions) to work primarily on federal court Plaintiff-side employment cases.

Requirements:

Candidates must have an interest in federal court litigation, have strong legal writing and research skills, possess sound organizational skills and be able to work in a team-oriented collaborative environment. The job will involve case screening, pre-litigation factual development, brief writing, motions practice, research, discovery, trial preparation and trial advocacy. Candidates must either be members of the Maryland bar or be eligible to become members. D.C. bar membership, in addition, is preferred. Salary for attorneys begins at $70,000 and is commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcripts (official or unofficial), list bar admissions and provide a legal memorandum as one PDF file (subject line: Associate Attorney Application – Your Name) in an email addressed to:

Joseph Fauls

jfauls@melehylaw.com

Melehy & Associates LLC

8403 Colesville Road, Suite 610

Silver Spring, MD 20910

Successful applicants will be contacted directly for an in-person interview with our managing attorneys. NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Bar (Preferred)

Work Location: In person