Kagan Stern is Hiring -- Litigation Associate

August 26, 2026

Company Description

Kagan Stern Marinello & Beard, LLC provides high-quality civil litigation services to businesses and individuals, with a concentration in business, employment, fiduciary, construction, and real estate litigation. The firm is located in Annapolis and primarily practices in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia, while also handling matters throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and nationwide. Kagan Stern is highly regarded for handling large, complex cases in a responsive and cost-efficient manner. Its attorneys have received Martindale-Hubbell AV ratings for professional excellence, legal knowledge, and ethical standards.

Role Description

This is a full-time, onsite role for a Litigation Associate Attorney in our Annapolis office. The position involves counseling, pre-litigation, and litigation-related work, including drafting and filing motions, conducting legal research, managing written and document discovery, preparing for and attending court proceedings, handling depositions, and participating in arbitrations and trials. Excellent research, legal writing, and oral advocacy skills are essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively with clients, attorneys, and other legal professionals.

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Active member of the Maryland Bar; admission in neighboring jurisdictions, including D.C. or Virginia, is a plus.
  • 1-5 years of substantive litigation experience.
  • Understanding of, and compliance with, the Maryland Attorneys' Rules of Professional Conduct and any other applicable rules of professional conduct.
  • Familiarity with state and federal court systems, legal procedures, and protocols.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative legal team.

Salary Range: $100,000 -- $130,000, plus Annual Bonus Plan

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits
  • Paid Leave
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • 401K Benefits

Please submit your resume and list of references to Victoria Blancke, Office Manager at blancke@kaganstern.com to apply.