Associate Attorney - Civil Defense Litigation (Maryland) - REMOTE

Job Description

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.Company Description

Kalbaugh, Pfund & Messersmith (KPM LAW) is one of the largest insurance defense firms in Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic, with nearly 35 years of experience serving national and international insurance carriers and self-insured companies. With strategically located offices in Virginia and attorneys licensed across VA, MD, DC, WV, and NC, we are known for efficiency, excellence, and trial-ready defense.

Full-time

Hybrid remote