Appellate Attorney

Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP, an established litigation law firm in Baltimore, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our rapidly growing Appellate and Critical Motions practice group. We believe that the best lawyers are happy lawyers, and we know that many superb legal writers are laboring in busy but often joyless practices. The ideal candidate will have a passion for legal research and writing, own books by Bryan Garner, Ross Guberman, and Matthew Butterick, and have an existing opinion on the writing styles of Justices Kagan, Roberts, Ginsburg, and Gorsuch. If you consider “appellate nerd” a compliment, or if you’re often torn between your desire to correct other people’s grammar and your desire to have friends, this may be your dream job.

The successful candidate must be a gifted legal writer who is eager to continue developing these skills. Firm favors candidates with appellate and federal clerkship experience or sinking feeling that BigLaw’s mass-attrition business model does not fit their career goals or values. The ideal candidate wants to develop a sustainable, long-term, appellate and motions practice with a national presence while working closely with excellent trial lawyers (often defending health care providers). Most candidates are ready to practice in Maryland, with D.C. and Virginia bar admission a strong plus.

Practice law where your hard work, lucid writing, and sharp analysis are warmly appreciated by uncommonly nice colleagues. Employees enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, the potential for performance-based bonuses, a great work environment, an on-site fitness center, in-building parking, and maternity/paternity benefits.

After applying, please email your writing sample and any additional application materials to Careers@gdldlaw.com. Applicants must apply directly, outside recruiting firms are not currently being used. Salary $125K-$160K. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified candidates with disabilities, to request an accommodation please email careers@gdldlaw.com.

Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann is committed to diversity and inclusion, and has been recognized by Law360 as one of the top law firms for women in the United States. EOE

The firm does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from search firms, staffing agencies, or third-party recruiters. Agencies should not contact Firm employees to solicit services.