Litigation Attorney – Associate
Full-Time
North Bethesda, Maryland
07/24/2026
Compensation: 75000.-120000. / Annually
Benefit Offered: YES
Our client, a prestigious, nationwide, law firm dedicated to providing legal services to financial institutions, has an immediate need for an experienced Litigation Attorney – Associate, to join their winning team in North Bethesda.
Our candidate of choice will be responsible for handling pre-litigation and litigation matters involving real estate, title, mortgages, foreclosure, and creditor’s rights. You must be self-motivated and have excellent written and oral advocacy skill and experience with civil litigation. Logical and critical thinking is essential.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Analyze legal issues and review strategies for assigned matters with Managing Attorney.
- Handle a caseload, primarily of litigated title curative matters, in accordance with firm, client and court timeline requirements.
- Provide legal support to the title team.
- Work with department staff to ensure timely updates to client systems and the firm’s case management system.
- Prepare and review a variety of legal documents for legal sufficiency and compliance with client directives and state/federal law.
- Research and analyze statutes, judicial decisions, codes, and prepare foreclosure related motions, complaints, responsive pleadings, and briefs.
- Review and analyze real estate law and real estate title cases and ability to handle substantive real estate and title litigation matters.
- Draft bankruptcy motions and other filings.
- Perform quality control reviews of documents and staff work.
- Depending on experience level and/or ability to be trained, this role can include: (1) draft /argue pre-trial motions and pleadings, attend court hearings and mediations, and (2) handle depositions; participate in trials at the state and Federal level.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree with a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
- Must be MD barred. MD and DC barred is a plus.
- Experience representing banks or mortgage servicers, experience resolving and litigating title curative matters or general real estate or litigation experience is a plus, but recently licensed attorneys with relevant background are encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Effectively communicates with all clients (via client systems, e-mail and phone).
- Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
- Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance.
- Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action.
- Demonstrates commitment to Firm’s vision, mission, and core values.
- Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking.
- Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.
- Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary.
- Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others.
- Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.
WE OFFER:
- 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!
Please apply today for immediate consideration!
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