Attorney Jobs in Columbia, MD

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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Arabella Advisors

Associate Director, Compliance (Hybrid)

In addition to collaborating with attorneys to support Arabella business needs, Compliance team members collaborate with other departments to offer technical expertise to the nonprofit organizations...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Insurance Defense Attorney

As an Insurance Defense Attorney at Liberty Mutual, you'll join a diverse team that values a healthy work/life balance and enjoy benefits that include eligible performance bonuses, 20 days of flexible...

Child Advocate

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

CHILD ADVOCATE Baltimore, MD CENTER FOR HOPE GENERAL Full-time - Day shift - 9:00am-5:30pm Clerical/Administrative 88954 $17.00-$23.58 Experience based Posted: Today Apply Now Save Job Saved...

Full-Time On-site Victim Advocate, Fort Myer, Virginia

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 hours ago

Full-Time On-site Victim Advocate, Fort Myer, Virginia (part of Centene) 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars Fort Myer, VA 22211 Provides services in support of the advocacy, intervention, prevention,...

Securities Enforcement Defense Attorney Opportunity

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 hours ago

.Beyond competitive benefits and a collaborative environment, CSG Law is committed to providing a talent experience based upon engagement, collaboration, and inclusion.We offer professional...

Attorney-Advisor (General)

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 8 hours ago

NOTE: Experience must be as a licensed attorney in order to be creditable....

Environmental Counsel

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 9 hours ago

Job Description Summary Will be responsible for supporting the GE Vernova Financial Services commercial teams on new thermal energy and renewable energy transactions, including due diligence,...

Trusts and Estates Attorney

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 13 hours ago

One of Maryland's most respected law firms has a need for a Trusts and Estates Attorney....

Insurance Defense Attorney

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 13 hours ago

Work closely with other attorneys and support staff. Handle court appearances, client meetings, and depositions. Communicate with clients regularly....

Family Services Advocate - Baltimore County Head Start

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 21 hours ago

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they've made about how they...

Environmental Senior Lawyer

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking an experienced environmental lawyer with at least 8 years of practice experience to join our Environmental & Mass Tort team....

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Attorney - Washington, D.C.

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Clerkship and energy administrative and/or civil litigation experience are a plus....

Junior-/Mid-Level Patent Attorney - Biotechnology and/or Chemistry

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Associates at our firm primarily doing patent or trademark prosecution tend to select hour goals less than 2000 hours, while attorneys primarily doing litigation and/or inter partes work are more likely...

Chief Attorney - Workers' Rights Unit

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

In addition to supervising and mentoring attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff, as Chief Attorney you would play a vital role in the community as well as MLA's organizational infrastructure...

Data Privacy Attorney

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

About the Role The Data Privacy Attorney is an integral part of Latham's Information Governance team and will be responsible for collaborating with the Office of the General Counsel, the Security &...

Demographic Data for Columbia, MD

Moving to Columbia, MD? Find some basic demographic data about Columbia, MD below.


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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Columbia, MD

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Columbia, MD offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.7%
Master's Degree
7.2%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in Columbia, MD
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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