Associate Attorney

Aldridge Pite, LLP

36d•$70,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aldridge Pite, LLP is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners. Aldridge Pite is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. Aldridge Pite is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation. PURPOSE: The Associate Attorney is responsible for handling contested/litigated matters for the Firm. This person will utilize legal knowledge and experience as necessary to facilitate the litigation process on behalf of our clients in the District of Columbia and, if Maryland barred, may work Maryland files as well.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
Minimum of 2 years of litigation/courtroom experience.
Regular on-site presence in our Rockville, MD office is required.
Member of the District of Columbia Bar while maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing legal education requirements is required.
Must be proficient in drafting pleadings, briefs, affidavits, discovery, proposed orders, as well as correspondence, memoranda, and opinion letters.

Nice To Haves

Previous foreclosure experience a plus.
Maryland Bar admission is a plus.

Responsibilities

Attending the all-day DC court docket on Thursdays and Fridays every week.
Preparing for the hearings.
Attending DC mediations on other days and preparing for those mediations.
Managing the DC service population and drafting and editing the motions to extend/for alternate service.
Assisting with the DC motions for summary judgment population/drafting and editing motions for summary judgment.
Responding to motions and replying to oppositions that are filed by defendants within our DC foreclosure cases.
Assist with other duties and special projects as needed.

Benefits

Competitive Salary of $70,000 - $120,000
Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
401K Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees
Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing
Wellness programs and employee discounts
Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth
And so much more!