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Council Baradel Culture


Our most valuable asset is our people. Each client’s success is dependent on the collective efforts of our attorneys and support staff, and we believe our diverse backgrounds and proficiencies are an advantage to our clients. The makeup of our firm permits us to collaborate with our clients to come up with solutions borne of an extensive knowledge of the law, a history of facing similar challenges, and the ability to put the right people in place within the right legal budget. We are committed to providing a culture of mutual respect and integrity, both inside and outside of work. 

Quality of life is a top priority for us. We recognize that a proper balance between the devotion of time and energy to work and the devotion of time and energy to family, recreational pursuits, and self-improvement is essential to the development of a happy, healthy and productive individual. We endorse actions that are consistent with a relaxed and positive outlook toward the practice of law, including realistic expectations for individual job performance and time commitment, the taking of regular time out of the office, and an overall commitment to supporting and assisting each other as needed to maintain our reputation for superior legal work.

We asked our employees to describe Council Baradel's culture in one word:


 


Current Openings

Council Baradel continually seeks attorneys and professional staff who can contribute depth to existing practice groups, complement and enhance our culture, or provide new perspective to the firm. Applications can be sent in confidence to [email protected]. 

 

Family Law Associate

Council Baradel, a law firm located in Annapolis, Maryland, seeks an outgoing and energetic family law attorney. The ideal candidate must have strong writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills. The primary duties of the position include representing family law clients with issues including separation and divorce, custody and visitation, spousal and child support, marital property, and protective orders.

What qualifications are required?

  • J.D. from accredited law school
  • License to practice law in Maryland and good standing with Maryland Bar
  • One to five years of experience practicing law in the State of Maryland
  • District Court experience a plus
  • Experience in family law handling discovery, negotiations and trials a plus
  • Charismatic and highly motivated

What does Council Baradel offer you?

Council Baradel offers employees a generous benefits package including:

  • Health insurance (employer-paid, includes paid deductible)
  • Dental, vision and long-term disability insurance
  • Employer-paid group life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Dependent care FSA
  • 401(k) with annual employer contribution
  • Paid parking

Compensation is commensurate with experience and skills (base salary $85,000 - $110,000) with additional bonus opportunities.

We invite you to apply to our firm by submitting your resume and cover letter for consideration. Passing of our background check is a requirement for hire.

 

 

Law Clerks
Council Baradel offers a law clerk program for current law school students and recent graduates. We post our current job openings on local law schools' online career portals. Please apply via your school's online portal, or send your resume, transcript, references and writing sample to [email protected]. 

 

Council Baradel is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, marital status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, status with regard to public assistance or any status protected by applicable law.