Mid-Level Litigation Attorney – Bethesda

A well-established and growing Montgomery County full service mid-size firm is seeking a litigation associate with 5+ years of experience to join its busy commercial litigation practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who wants substantive courtroom experience, meaningful client contact, and a path toward becoming a first-chair trial attorney. The firm handles a broad mix of commercial disputes, real estate and construction litigation, fiduciary and shareholder matters, and trusts and estates controversies.

What You’ll Do

• Handle matters from filing through trial in Maryland, Virginia, and D.C.
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and argue motions
• Manage discovery and trial preparation
• Appear in court and participate in hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations
• Work directly with clients and partners on strategy and case management

What We’re Looking For

• Approximately 5-7 years of litigation experience (strong candidates outside this range will be considered)
• Excellent litigation fundamentals: motions practice, depositions, court appearances, discovery, and trial preparation
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of cases
• Maryland bar admission preferred; Virginia and/or D.C. admission is a plus

The firm is open to candidates from law firm, government, or in-house backgrounds, provided they bring strong hands-on litigation experience.

Additional Selling Points

• Merit bonus eligibility beginning at 1,600 billable hours
• Additional origination bonus opportunities
• Strong compensation package, commensurate with experience
• Direct partner mentorship and significant responsibility from day one
• Stable platform with a growing litigation practice and long-term advancement potential
• Collaborative, predominantly in-office culture with occasional flexibility for remote work

Interested candidates should submit their resume in confidence today! This great opportunity that won’t last long and the firm is prepared to move quickly for the right candidate.