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- Draft correspondence, legal pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Analyze client needs, identify solutions, and determine case strategies
- Represent clients in court to argue motions during legal proceedings
- Oversee paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff
- Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions
- Ability to use Microsoft Office is required
- Must be a member of your local bar association - active member preferred
- Well-versed in legal research software (Westlaw/Lexis)
- Required Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; representation of clients for at least 2 years a plus
- Decision-making, public speaking, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must
- Over 3 years of experience representing clients in a law firm.
- Bilingual is a plus
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental Insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
- Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
- Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
Attorney At Law - Lanham, United States - Alpert Schreyer Injury Attorneys
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Job Description
Job DescriptionA highly respected (AV-rated) trial law firm in suburban Washington seeks a Maryland associate attorney with 1 - 3 years of criminal defense experience. A successful candidate will have trial experience, and strong interpersonal, advocacy, and writing skills. Our firm has a team of trial-proven attorneys with experience in successfully defending a wide variety of DUI and criminal cases. The successful candidate will be mentored by colleagues who always achieve the best possible outcome for our clients. We offer excellent compensation, long-term career and partnership opportunities, a collegial working environment, and strong paralegal support.
Compensation:$90,000 + commission
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