Associate Attorney
About The Position
An established Baltimore County law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney for its real estate and creditors' rights practice. The practice includes real estate litigation, landlord/tenant matters, collections, foreclosure proceedings, and related creditors' rights matters. The role offers substantive legal experience, courtroom exposure, direct client interaction, and meaningful responsibility early in an attorney’s career. The firm welcomes recent law school graduates, candidates awaiting Maryland Bar admission, newly admitted attorneys, judicial clerks, and attorneys with prior practice experience. The Associate Attorney will have responsibility for assigned matters, with supervision and guidance for newer attorneys as they develop the skills to manage matters independently. Attorneys with prior experience may independently manage matters and work directly with established clients, with responsibility and autonomy based on experience and demonstrated ability. The firm emphasizes quality, productivity, accountability, and results, and offers performance-based opportunities to increase compensation.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Maryland Bar admission, pending admission, or eligibility for admission.
- Strong legal writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
- Interest in litigation, real estate law, landlord/tenant matters, collections, foreclosure, and creditors' rights.
- Motivation, responsiveness, organization, accountability, and willingness to take ownership of assigned matters.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in real estate litigation, landlord/tenant matters, collections, foreclosure, or creditors' rights is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Appear in Maryland District and Circuit Courts.
- Handle landlord/tenant and real estate litigation matters.
- Manage collection matters from demand through judgment and enforcement.
- Handle foreclosure proceedings and related litigation.
- Draft complaints, motions, responses, settlement agreements, correspondence, and other court filings.
- Negotiate with opposing counsel and resolve contested matters.
- Communicate directly with clients.
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal analysis.
- Manage assigned cases, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Work with experienced attorneys and professional support staff.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- CLE and professional development support.
- Payment of applicable bar-related expenses.
- Performance-based additional compensation opportunities based on productivity, results, and contributions to the firm's overall performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
