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Associate Attorney - Personal Injury
Location: Pikesville, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
Location: Pikesville, MD
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
- Our client is seeking a motivated and dedicated Associate Attorney with a strong background in personal injury law to join a growing legal team.
- The ideal candidate will have at least three years of litigation and trial experience, strong legal research and writing skills, and the ability to manage cases effectively from inception through resolution.
- This position requires an attorney who can advocate for clients, develop effective case strategies, negotiate settlements, and represent clients in litigation proceedings.
- This is an in-person position based in Pikesville, Maryland. Candidates must be able to work from the office and be locally available, as relocation assistance is not provided.
- Manage personal injury cases from initial consultation through settlement or trial.
- Conduct client interviews, investigate claims, gather evidence, and assess case merits.
- Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery requests, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
- Conduct legal research using platforms such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
- Prepare for and participate in depositions, court hearings, trials, and settlement negotiations.
- Develop litigation strategies to protect clients' interests and pursue favorable outcomes.
- Communicate with clients regularly regarding case progress, legal options, and next steps.
- Coordinate with colleagues, opposing counsel, experts, and other relevant parties throughout the litigation process.
- Maintain accurate case files, documentation, and deadlines in compliance with applicable procedural rules.
- Manage multiple cases efficiently while maintaining high standards of legal work and client service.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in Maryland.
- At least three years of litigation experience, including trial work and legal writing.
- Strong knowledge of personal injury law, civil procedure, and litigation practices.
- Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and other litigation materials.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research and develop effective case strategies.
- Experience preparing for and participating in depositions, hearings, and trial proceedings.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple cases, meet deadlines, and work effectively in an office-based legal environment.
- Experience handling personal injury cases from intake through resolution.
- Familiarity with LexisNexis, Westlaw, and legal case management systems.
- Experience with motion practice, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations.
- Exposure to additional litigation areas, such as commercial litigation or employment law.
- Full-time, in-person position based in Pikesville, Maryland.
- Candidates must hold an active Maryland Bar license.
- Candidates must have at least three years of litigation experience.
- Relocation assistance is not available.
Salary : $150,000 - $200,000