Associate Attorney - Civil Defense Litigation (Maryland) - REMOTE

Location: Maryland (Fully Remote)

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Maryland-barred Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of litigation experience to join our growing team. This role is fully remote and will work closely with colleagues and clients to handle a varied insurance defense caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage 30–40 active litigation files, including discovery, depositions, motions, and client reporting.
• Handle personal injury, premises liability, products liability, general liability, civil rights, and contract claims.
• Handle matters in both State and Federal Court.
• Work in a team structure with multiple attorneys and support staff.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and claims professionals.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Contribute to trial prep and strategy.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing in Maryland.
• 2–5 years of litigation experience.
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a busy docket independently.
• Insurance defense experience is a plus.

Why KPM?

• Early trial exposure and hands-on experience.
• Collaborative, supportive culture.
• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses.
• Benefits include 401k with firm match, PTO, and flexible work arrangements.

KPM LAW is an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unsolicited resume submissions from search firms; firms submitting without prior agreement will not be eligible for compensation.