Description:
Job Description:Miles & Stockbridge, an Am Law 200 firm with deep roots in the mid-Atlantic, is looking for an experienced associate to join its commercial litigation team in Baltimore. This role suits a lawyer who is ready to take on greater responsibility for running complex disputes day to day, with the support of a collaborative team.
The Opportunity:
Our experienced commercial litigation associates are trusted to manage matters day to day. You will work closely with experienced partners and clients to set case strategy, oversee discovery and motion practice, manage deadlines, and coordinate work. As you continue to gain experience, you will take on more responsibility for leading matters, and your role in shaping case outcomes will be visible and valued. You will also have the mentorship and opportunities to keep advancing your career.
Job Requirements:
What you bring:
- At least three years of litigation experience at a law firm, including significant responsibility for the day-to-day management of cases
- A strong academic record
- Excellent writing and communication skills, including persuasive, polished legal writing, with experience drafting motions at all stages of litigation
- Experience managing discovery, including planning document productions, preparing for and taking or defending depositions, and handling discovery disputes
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle several matters at once, keep cases moving, and anticipate next steps
- The judgment to work independently, make sound day-to-day decisions, and know when to escalate issues to supervising partners
- Experience supervising, delegating to, and mentoring junior associates and staff, or a clear readiness to do so
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with colleagues and clients, including communicating directly with clients about case status and strategy
- Ambition and drive, together with a commitment to collaboration and teamwork
- Federal or state appellate clerkship experience is a plus
