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6 results for First Year Lawyerattorney in Washington, DC

Attorney/Lawyer
  • Fairfax, VA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Attorney to join our client's team in Fairfax, Virginia. This Attorney will support the firm's family law litigation practice and will play a pivotal role in advocating for clients and managing complex cases. This position offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment while collaborating with a supportive and detail-oriented team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Represent clients in family law matters, including divorce, custody disputes, child and spousal support, and protective orders.</p><p>• Manage civil litigation cases such as contract disputes, trust and estate litigation, business torts, and other commercial trials.</p><p>• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.</p><p>• Conduct in-depth legal research and develop strategic case approaches in collaboration with senior attorneys.</p><p>• Advocate for clients during negotiations, mediations, hearings, and trials.</p><p>• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court officials to ensure clarity and progress in case proceedings.</p><p>• Maintain organized case files, track deadlines, and uphold compliance with court rules and ethical standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to ensure the delivery of high-quality legal services.</p><p>• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced attorneys and staff as needed.</p>
  • 2025-08-28T10:44:13Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • Baltimore, MD
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 175000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Attorney with a strong background in real estate finance to join our team remotely! This role is ideal for someone with a keen attention to detail who has a deep understanding of affordable housing transactions, commercial lending, and complex financial structures. The position offers an opportunity to work on high-level projects involving institutional lenders and capital providers.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Draft and negotiate loan documents for commercial real estate transactions, including construction loans and bridge loans.</p><p>• Represent institutional lenders and capital providers in affordable housing developments, particularly those involving low-income housing tax credits.</p><p>• Conduct thorough reviews of title and survey documents and oversee real estate-related due diligence processes.</p><p>• Manage syndicated credit facilities and secured or unsecured lines of credit for various real estate projects.</p><p>• Collaborate on bond financing transactions and provide expertise in sophisticated financial structures.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to affordable housing and real estate finance.</p><p>• Advise on construction and term loans for commercial real estate projects.</p><p>• Maintain strong relationships with clients, offering strategic counsel in real estate finance matters.</p><p>• Monitor industry trends and apply insights to ongoing and future transactions.</p>
  • 2025-09-02T17:09:07Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Attorney specializing in Family Law to join our client's boutique team in Silver Spring, Maryland. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in civil litigation and a passion for advocating on behalf of clients. This role offers the opportunity to handle complex cases while contributing to a collaborative and detail-oriented environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Represent clients in family law cases, including divorce, custody disputes, and support matters.</p><p>• Draft and file motions, briefs, and other legal documents with precision and attention to detail.</p><p>• Conduct thorough discovery processes to gather and analyze relevant case information.</p><p>• Provide expert legal advice to clients regarding family law issues and potential outcomes.</p><p>• Advocate for clients during negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings.</p><p>• Collaborate with colleagues to develop effective legal strategies tailored to each case.</p><p>• Stay informed about changes in family law regulations and precedents to ensure compliance.</p><p>• Manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of client service.</p><p>• Conduct legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.</p>
  • 2025-08-25T12:34:33Z
Law Clerk
  • Washington, DC
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 36.83 - 42.65 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is currently seeking JD and attorneys with at least 1 year of recent litigation experience for a multi-year engagement with a government client. Candidates will need to provide a writing sample.</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Education:</u></strong> Requires Law degree</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Required Skills: </u></strong>Extensive legal research (Westlaw, Lexis) experience and legal memoranda/correspondence writing (e.g. drafting stipulations for pro se litigants, amending court-submitted briefs), cite checking, coordinating with attorneys across several government agencies/components and related tasking.</p><p> </p><p>Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw. Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Preferred Skills:</u></strong> Strong legal writing and legal research skills, ability to manage several cases simultaneously.</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Day-to-day Responsibilities:</u></strong> Works under the direction of a Project Supervisor. Performs complex legal research for the trial staff. Assists in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc. reviewing mass tort related claims, and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation.</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Additional Details:</u></strong></p><ol><li>Hours: 9 – 5:30 EST, 40 hours per week (OT not expected)</li><li>Expected start date: October 2025</li><li>Duration: expected through 2027 with likelihood of additional extension</li><li>Pay: $38.77 plus $4.93 for health and wellness benefit</li><li>Location: candidate must be able to work onsite at the client’s office in Washington, DC.</li></ol><p><br></p><p> </p>
  • 2025-08-21T21:18:58Z
Tax Controversy Attorney
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 165000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a skilled Tax Controversy Attorney to join a boutique law firm in Baltimore County. The ideal candidate will excel in representing clients in disputes involving federal, state, and local tax authorities. This position offers an opportunity to handle audits, appeals, litigation, and advisory work, contributing to the resolution of complex tax matters efficiently and effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Represent clients in disputes with federal, state, and local tax authorities, including audits, appeals, and litigation.</p><p>• Develop and implement effective strategies to resolve tax controversies at administrative and court levels.</p><p>• Prepare compelling written submissions such as protests, appeals, briefs, and settlement proposals.</p><p>• Provide clients with guidance on compliance, risk management, and potential tax exposure.</p><p>• Negotiate with taxing authorities to secure favorable settlements and resolutions.</p><p>• Conduct detailed legal research and stay informed about changes in tax law and enforcement initiatives.</p><p>• Collaborate with accountants, expert witnesses, and other professionals to address complex tax matters.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2025-09-10T19:34:13Z
Legal Assistant
  • Towson, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 20.00 - 25.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are supporting one of the Northeast’s premier insurance defense law firms, committed to delivering exceptional client service and strong legal results. Their Baltimore, Maryland office is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented <strong>Legal Assistant</strong> to join this litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with prior law firm experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being an integral part of case preparation and trial support. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and an employer-matched 401k program.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> As a Legal Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting our attorneys and ensuring cases move smoothly through every stage of litigation. Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Drafting, formatting, and editing a wide range of legal documents.</li><li>Assisting with case preparation from inception to trial or settlement.</li><li>Drafting and e-filing pleadings, motions, and other filings with Maryland courts (via MDEC).</li><li>Preparing Discovery Requests, Responses, and correspondence for attorney review.</li><li>Managing and maintaining attorney calendars, deadlines, and scheduling.</li><li>Coordinating depositions, IMEs, and related documentation.</li><li>Organizing and maintaining both electronic and hard-copy case files.</li><li>Preparing Tables of Contents and Authorities for briefs.</li><li>Tracking vendor invoices and processing payments.</li></ul>
  • 2025-09-04T16:38:45Z