Attorney/Lawyer

We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer in Fulton, Maryland. This position focuses on complex plaintiff-side litigation and requires a lawyer who can guide matters from initial review through settlement or trial with sound judgment and compassion. The ideal candidate brings strong malpractice/birth injury experience, sharp litigation skills, and the ability to build persuasive cases alongside medical experts and legal support staff.

Responsibilities:

• Lead plaintiff-side birth injury matters from initial intake through resolution, developing case strategy that supports favorable outcomes for families.

• Review medical records, evaluate liability, and assess damages to determine the strength and value of potential claims.

• Prepare litigation documents such as complaints, motions, discovery materials, and demand packages with accuracy and persuasive legal analysis.

• Conduct and defend depositions involving clients, healthcare professionals, fact witnesses, and retained experts.

• Partner with medical specialists and consultants to establish causation, standard-of-care breaches, and long-term damages.

• Advocate for clients during mediations, settlement discussions, court appearances, and trial proceedings as needed.

• Oversee case deadlines, procedural filings, and compliance requirements under applicable Maryland court rules.

• Maintain thoughtful, consistent communication with clients and their families throughout emotionally complex legal proceedings.

• Work closely with paralegals, legal assistants, and firm leadership on catastrophic injury litigation and other high-value claims.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Maryland, or the ability to secure admission promptly.
• Demonstrated experience handling plaintiff-side medical malpractice cases, with birth injury litigation strongly preferred.
• Strong command of case development involving medical records, expert review, causation analysis, and catastrophic damages.
• Ability to draft motions, briefs, and discovery documents effectively in a litigation setting.
• Experience taking depositions and managing fact and expert witness testimony.
• Courtroom readiness, negotiation strength, and persuasive written and oral advocacy skills.
• Detail-oriented, empathetic approach to representing clients in highly sensitive matters.

Compensation

$150,000.00-$200,000.00 Yearly

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