Commercial Litigation Attorney

Overview

The organization is seeking a mid-level Commercial Litigation Attorney to join the Litigation Department in its Potomac, MD office. This role is ideal for an attorney with 3–7 years of substantive commercial litigation experience, strong legal research and writing skills, and the ability to manage matters independently while collaborating with partners and other attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of commercial and business litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis and develop effective case strategies.
• Participate in settlement negotiations, mediations, and other dispute resolution proceedings.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• 3–7 years of substantive commercial or business litigation experience, preferably in a law firm environment.
• Maryland Bar license required; DC and/or Virginia is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, and court proceedings.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Work-from-home flexibility
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Location

Potomac, MD