FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

We are an elder law firm in Towson. The practice centers around Medical Assistance issues, probate and trust (contested and non-contested), adult guardianship (contested and uncontested), and estate planning (contested and non-contested). Our practice is growing and we need the assistance of a litigation associate to assist in the contested probate/trust and contested adult guardianship cases. The ideal candidate must have the ability to process complex situations into clear and concise answers.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare motions
• Prepare complaints and answers to complaints
• Attend and conduct depositions
• Attend hearings before the Circuit Court and Orphans’ Court
• Work with another associate regarding propounding discovery, reviewing discovery, issuing discovery, and motions relating to discovery disputes. Preparing clear and concise Memo’s to File regarding discovery findings and issues.
• Conduct effective legal research using Westlaw. Prepare clear and concise Memo’s to File regarding legal research and conclusions.
• Prepare witnesses for trial/hearings
• Direct client communication

Candidates Must Have:

• 2-5+ years of experience
• Admission to Maryland Bar
• Must have excelling time-management and organizational skills to effectively juggle multiple client matters at once.
• Must have the ability to engage in clear and concise communication with clients (non-lawyer speak) while being emphatic to clients that are likely going through the hardest thing they have ever encountered.
• Must have ability to take complicated fact patterns and boil it down to a clear and concise argument.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate appropriate initiative when making decisions.

Resume and Writing Sample

• Please submit both a resume and writing sample
• Cover letters are not necessary (but they will be read).

Of Counsel Option and Flexible Hours

• We are flexible to offer Of Counsel position in lieu of associate
• We offer flexible hours

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
There will be times that we will have to wear masks because of a client's health situation.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Towson, MD 21204: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Bar (Required)

Work Location: One location

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