First-Year Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated First-Year Associate to join its growing real estate and litigation practice in Cockeysville, MD. This role offers hands-on courtroom exposure, client interaction, and substantive legal work. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and eager to develop litigation and negotiation skills.

Duties

• Attend court hearings and motions hearings
• Draft pleadings, motions, and responses
• Track court dockets and manage deadlines
• File pleadings electronically and in person
• Assist with trial preparation
• Communicate with clients
• Negotiate settlements
• Draft settlement agreements
• Maintain organized case files
• Draft foreclosure complaints
• Review title abstracts
• Prepare bankruptcy and Orphans' Court filings
• Coordinate service of process
• Track case expenses
• Request checks for filing fees
• Prepare dismissal filings
• Close files upon resolution

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or current 2L/3L law student
• Maryland bar admission preferred or intent to sit for the bar
• Strong legal writing and research skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Self-starter
• Comfortable in court
• Strong negotiation skills
• Detail-oriented
• Adaptable in fast-paced environment
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation required
• Willingness to travel locally for court appearances and filings
• Professional demeanor and strong communication skills

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or current 2L/3L law student

Certifications

• Maryland bar admission preferred or intent to sit for the bar

Skills

• Strong legal writing and research skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Strong negotiation skills
• Detail-oriented
• Professional demeanor and strong communication skills

Benefits

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1629 K ST NW, Suite 300
Washington
District of Columbia
United States 20006
Phone : (202) 955-5585
Fax : (213) 895-7306