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Bethesda, MD, United States

Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Attorney

2-13 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Job Overview: A prominent law firm in Bethesda, MD, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Commercial Real Estate Attorney to join its Litigation & Trial practice group. The firm offers a collaborative environment that emphasizes growth, teamwork, and professional development. This role will involve managing complex civil litigation matters related to business, employment, and real estate disputes.

Duties:

• Handle various litigation cases, including arbitrations, trials, and evidentiary hearings.
• Develop practical solutions for dispute resolution outside of court.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, briefs, and other key legal documents.
• Participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Manage and organize large document productions.
• Conduct legal research using resources such as Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, and other databases.
• Interact with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Conduct interviews with relevant parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Provide pre-litigation counseling to clients on managing and resolving disputes.

Requirements:

• 3-7 years of experience as a litigation attorney, preferably in civil litigation, including general and commercial litigation.
• Pretrial and trial experience, with knowledge of federal and state court filing procedures.
• Experience with electronic discovery and e-discovery platforms.
• Strong legal research and drafting skills.
• Familiarity with estates, trusts, and commercial litigation is a plus.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar membership in Maryland is required; membership in Virginia and the District of Columbia is preferred.

Certifications:

• Active Maryland Bar license.
• Virginia and District of Columbia Bar membership is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong legal research abilities using Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, and similar platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Proficiency in drafting litigation-related documents and conducting discovery.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

Job Location:

• Bethesda, MD (Hybrid remote work environment).

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Referral program.
• Retirement plan.

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