Associate Attorney – Trial Development Track (3-7 Years)
Location: Maryland (Hybrid options available for MD/DC/VA/MA/NC-based attorneys)
Compensation: $150,000–$200,000+ DOE + bonus potential
Firm: KBD Attorneys – Home of the Maryland Trial Lawyer of the Year
For experienced litigators (3–5+ years) ready to step into leadership, handle high-value cases, and grow into national trial work.
Step Into the Spotlight: Lead, Litigate, and Try Cases That Matter
You’ve handled depositions, drafted motions, and worked with experts. You’re ready for more.
More courtroom time. More control. More upside.
KBD Attorneys is a selective, nationally respected personal injury and complex litigation firm. Our partners are recognized as Maryland Trial Lawyer of the Year and among the nation’s top trial lawyers. We handle major cases across the country - the ones that make headlines.
Now, we’re looking for an ambitious litigator ready to take ownership of a PI practice and grow into high-value, media-covered cases involving catastrophic injury, product liability, and corporate misconduct.
What You’ll Do
- Lead discovery, depositions, and expert development.
- Argue motions and hearings in court.
- Strategize with senior litigators on multimillion-dollar cases.
- Participate in trial teams - and prepare to first-chair within 1–2 years.
- Manage your own PI docket with autonomy and firm support.
Why KBD
- Trial Mentorship: Work directly with award-winning, nationally recognized trial lawyers.
- High-Value Cases: Participate in complex, high-exposure litigation that attracts national media coverage.
- Autonomy + Support: Build and run your own docket with the backing of seasoned trial teams and elite staff.
- Financial Upside: $150K–$200K+ with clear performance-based advancement and bonus structure.
- Tech & Strategy Edge: Use AI-driven litigation support tools and trial analytics to outperform defense teams.
- Selective Culture: We hire few, train deeply, and reward excellence.
Qualifications
Who You Are
- Licensed in MD, DC, VA, MA, or NC.
- 3–7 years of litigation experience, ideally in personal injury or complex civil work.
- Proven skill in depositions, motion practice, and expert coordination.
- Hungry for trial work, financial growth, and independence.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with leadership potential - you want to run your own docket, not just bill hours.