Jobs in Chillum, MD

Sughrue Mion, PLLC, a leading Intellectual Property law firm located in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced Biotechnology Patent Attorney or Patent Agent.

Purpose Statement: Prepare and prosecute biotechnology-related patent applications. Hybrid remote work arrangement available. This position will perform various tasks related to patent prosecution including: all aspects of preparing and prosecuting patent applications; conducting examiner interviews; and arranging for patentability, state-of-the-art, infringement, validity searches, or prepare patentability opinions.

Education and Experience: Advanced degree (Ph.D.) is optional, but preferred. Preferred areas of study/work experience include, but are not limited to, genetics, immunology, cell biology, proteomics, virology, bacteriology, and molecular biology. Law degree from an ABA accredited law school and admission to at least one state bar (for attorney). Strong academic credentials. Registered to practice before the USPTO. One or more years of substantial recent patent prosecution experience in biotechnology area.

Position Location:

This position is located in the Washington, DC office and is generally offered with a hybrid option of in-office and remote, as required.

PBG is partnering closely a boutique firm in need of a senior litigation associate.

This is a majority women-owned, women-managed boutique firm started by former big law partners. This is a firm that values a collaborative work environment, leanly staffs matters, and offers great growth potential. PBG has worked with this firm since the firm's early days and has partnered with them in their strategic growth and hiring.

The firm is in need of senior associate with at least 6-7 years of experience in general litigation, including commercial, employment, trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty, and other business litigation. The partners at the firm are strong advocates and mentors and they offer a hybrid, flexible work environment. The litigation team consists of 10-12 attorneys and most matters are staffed in teams of 2-4 attorneys. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of litigation experience at a law firm.

All applicants must be licensed to practice in DC.

Interested applicants should apply immediately and will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Lateral Link is assisting a prestigious AmLaw firm and repeat client on a new search for junior to mid-level antitrust associates.

The associate may sit in either the D.C. or New York office.

The ideal candidate will possess at least 3 years of antitrust experience, have strong writing skills, and experience working at a peer firm or the government (DOJ or FTC).

The group is known for high-stakes litigation, M&A antitrust, and handling of complex strategic issues and represents a diverse range of clients across a number of industries, including technology and finance.

The partners work together across offices, so there will be overlap for any candidate hired, regardless of office.

I have placed one of the main partners of this group.

The platform offers a true runway for growth as well as excellent mentorship and support.

For immediate consideration, please apply through this posting or email your resume to

Firm Advice is pleased to present an exceptional opportunity in the global data center industry. Our fast-growing client is seeking an experienced construction attorney to partner with in-house corporate teams and outside counsel. This attorney will structure and negotiate data center construction agreements, including complex project development agreements.

What sets this data center apart is their innovative business approach, including the implementation of off-grid power solutions. A long-term partner of Firm Advice, this client has a proven record of integrating and developing attorneys, making them valued members of the team. Turnover is very rare—the attorneys value this opportunity!

Position is hybrid with occasional in-office visits in the Reston, VA area.

REQUIREMENTS

• JD and member in good standing of at least one bar in the US.
• 7+ years' experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial construction agreements, including intercompany service agreements and shared services arrangements.
• Energy experience including negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), utility contracts, and related power supply arrangements.
• Experience leasing space in data centers is a big plus.
• Experience with industrial or infrastructure construction a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team in a fast-paced, collegial environment.

Washington, DC, New York, NY or Chicago, IL (Hybrid 3/2)

TLegal Writing Coach

$150,000–$200,000 (DOE)

A leading national law firm is seeking a Legal Writing Coach to join its Professional Development team in Washington, DC.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned attorney who loves the craft of legal writing and wants to focus on mentoring and elevating others.

What You'll Do:

• Coach associates and lateral hires on legal writing and firm expectations

• Provide 1:1 feedback on briefs, motions, memoranda, and client communications

• Lead writing workshops (in-person and virtual)

• Support onboarding and ongoing attorney development initiatives

• Collaborate with Professional Development leadership to enhance writing programs

Ideal Background:

• JD required

• 7+ years of previous experience practicing as an attorney

• Am Law 200 experience strongly preferred

• Exceptional legal writing and editing skills

• Prior teaching, CLE, or mentorship experience is a plus

This role is perfect for a strong litigator or appellate attorney who wants to pivot into a high-impact mentoring position.

Lateral Link is assisting a premier litigation firm seeking an associate for their DC office – federal clerkship and/or big law experience would be ideal but not required.

The firm is selective in hiring and staffs cases as leanly as possible. Associates assume significant responsibility early on and work in a collaborative and close-knit environment.

Ideal JD years 2022-2024.

The group is in the early stages of reviewing candidates.

For immediate consideration, please apply through this posting or email your resume to

Title: Law Clerk I

Location: - Washington, DC 20005 (Onsite)

Hire Type: Contract

Project Description:

Litigation support for the client. Positions will entail significant writing and possibly legal research, as well as the potential to adjudicate claims, so analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to write well will be paramount. Must be able to work 5 days a week, on-site, at a DC-based client site.

Education:

*JD required* Requires Law degree, or currently attending an ABA accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study or, an equivalent level of legal training or experience or an equivalent level of education may be substituted.

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor. Performs complex legal research for the trial staff. Assists in preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.

Reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation.

Required Skills:

Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources.

Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.

Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.

Role also requires hands-on familiarity with Client tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.

Extensive legal writing (for example, in the form of legal memoranda, briefs, related correspondence), ability to perform legal research, high level of attention to detail as it pertains to legal writing.

Preferred Skills:

Claims assessment and analysis. The Law Clerks are going to be asked to do significant writing, and to potentially adjudicate claims, so analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to write well will be paramount.

Title: Law Clerk II

Location: - Washington, DC 20005 (Onsite)

Hire Type: Contract

Project Description:

Litigation support for the client. Positions will entail significant writing and possibly legal research, as well as the potential to adjudicate claims, so analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to write well will be paramount. Must be able to work 5 days a week, on-site, at a DC-based client site.

Education:

**JD required** and requires law degree (from ABA accredited law school).

Day-to-day Responsibilities:

Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Manager performing complex legal research; preparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of law, etc.; reviewing documents for relevance and privilege; and assisting attorneys with all phases of litigation.

Acts independently and/or as a team leader on larger projects.

Responsibilities may include acting as primary interface with trial attorneys, experts, and other client staff.

Required Skills:

Must have at least two years of progressively more responsible experience on litigation support projects or task order related projects including proven capabilities and communication skills to successfully interact with clients and attorneys.

Requires sound working knowledge of federal and state court systems, legal research procedures, and legal research resources. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills and thorough knowledge of legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.

Must have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, and imaging.

Role also requires hands-on familiarity with Client tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.

Extensive legal writing (for example, in the form of legal memoranda, briefs, related correspondence), ability to perform legal research, high level of attention to detail as it pertains to legal writing.

Preferred Skills:

Claims assessment and analysis.

The Law Clerks are going to be asked to do significant writing, and to potentially adjudicate claims, so analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to write well will be paramount.

• Entrepreneurial freedom — build your own practice and make decisions without bureaucracy
• No billable-hour grind — focus on value and outcomes, not time sheets
• Hybrid flexibility — work how and where you perform best; results matter more than presence
• Compensation — extremely competitive, performance-based pay with no upper limit
• If you deliver more, you earn more. We align pay with impact so top performers are rewarded accordingly
• Direct client access — manage relationships directly and see the impact of your work
• Business-minded culture — collaborate with attorneys who think like executives and dealmakers
• Global reach — serve clients on five continents and engage in complex cross-border work
• Mentorship & leadership — work directly with James Waite and nationally recognized attorneys
• High-value deal flow — handle sophisticated, ongoing commercial and transactional matters
• Efficient infrastructure — modern systems and real support so you can focus on practicing law
• Growth & equity potential — real opportunities for leadership, profit participation, and ownership as JWL expands

• Junior Attorneys: Ambitious, business-minded professionals seeking meaningful work, direct mentorship, and rapid growth
• Senior Attorneys: Accomplished practitioners ready to lead, expand their book of business, and enjoy true autonomy in a collaborative, results-driven environment

• Transactional / Corporate Law
• Equipment & Automotive Sales or Leasing
• Employment / Labor
• Real Estate / Land Use
• Government & Regulatory Compliance

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Chief Estimator

Location: Washington, D.C. Metro Area (DC / VA / MD)

Client is a leading heavy highway and utility contractor serving the Washington, D.C. metro region, is seeking an experienced Chief Estimator to lead all estimating operations.

This individual will oversee the full estimating lifecycle for complex heavy civil infrastructure projects across Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland. Approximately 80% of revenue is generated within Washington, D.C., with additional work throughout the surrounding beltway region.

The Chief Estimator will manage a team of estimators and serve as the final authority on all bids, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with company strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating Leadership & Oversight

• Lead and manage a team of approximately five estimators.
• Review, validate, and approve all bids prior to submission.
• Establish estimating standards, procedures, and risk controls.
• Drive strategic bid selection and positioning decisions.

Heavy Civil & Infrastructure Estimating

• Prepare and oversee estimates for projects including:
• Heavy highway construction
• Utilities and deep infrastructure (e.g., 80-foot-deep pipe installation)
• Asphalt and concrete work
• Bridges and structural components
• Emergency response and municipal infrastructure (e.g., sewer breaks, snow removal operations)
• Develop detailed quantity takeoffs, cost analyses, subcontractor pricing strategies, and risk assessments.
• Manage long-cycle bid processes (projects often spend 12+ months in preconstruction).

Design-Build & Complex Procurement

• Lead estimating efforts for both traditional bid-build and design-build projects.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams during preconstruction phases.
• Participate in proposal development, technical narratives, and value engineering initiatives.

Regional & Regulatory Expertise

• Navigate permitting requirements across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
• Understand municipal processes, city utilities, and regional compliance standards.
• Maintain relationships with local agencies, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Risk Management & Strategic Planning

• Analyze contract documents and identify cost and schedule risks.
• Ensure all bids are competitive while maintaining margin integrity.
• Participate in executive-level bid reviews and strategic planning discussions.

Qualifications

• 10–20+ years of experience in heavy civil / heavy highway construction estimating.
• Demonstrated experience leading full-cycle bids from initial pursuit through final submission on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong familiarity with the Washington, D.C. metro construction market (DC / VA / MD required).
• Experience with:
• Utilities and deep underground work
• Highway and asphalt projects
• Bridge construction
• Municipal infrastructure
• Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring estimating teams.
• Experience with design-build procurement preferred.
• Deep understanding of public sector bidding processes and regional permitting.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Seasoned heavy civil estimator with strong regional knowledge of the D.C. market.
• Strategic thinker who understands both competitive positioning and operational feasibility.
• Detail-oriented leader who can manage complex, year-long bid cycles.
• Comfortable operating at the executive level while remaining hands-on with estimates.

Ready to Lead the Vibe? (Assistant Salon Leader)

Are you a talented Stylist with a knack for leadership? Do you love being behind the chair but find yourself naturally helping others grow? If you're ready to take your first big step into management without hanging up your shears, the Assistant Salon Leader (ASL) role at Hair Cuttery is calling your name.

As the "Right Hand" to the Salon Leader, you'll be the heartbeat of the shop—keeping the energy high, the guests happy, and the team on track. When the Salon Leader is out, you're the captain of the ship!

Why You'll Love This Role:

• The Best of Both Worlds: You get to keep your creative edge "behind the chair" while gaining serious business and leadership chops.
• Be the Ultimate Hype-Person: You'll help mentor the team, lead by example with the "Guest Journey," and keep the salon's culture positive and productive.
• Master the Business: Learn the "why" behind the "what." You'll dive into performance stats, help with strategic scheduling, and learn how to run a profitable salon.
• The "Smart Start" Expert: You'll play a huge role in welcoming new talent, helping them onboard, and showing them what it means to be part of the Hair Cuttery family.

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like:

• Lead the Floor: Support daily operations, from managing the appointment book in Zenoti to ensuring every guest leaves feeling like a million bucks.
• Coach & Mentor: Use the IGROW model to help fellow stylists hit their goals and grow their careers.
• Keep it Clean & Compliant: You'll help ensure the salon meets all State Board and OSHA standards—because a safe salon is a successful salon.
• Marketing Pro: Help execute local partnerships and digital campaigns to keep those chairs full and the brand buzzing.

The "Must-Haves" (Requirements):

• The License: You must have a current Cosmetology license for the state where you're applying.
• The Commitment: This is a full-time leadership role (minimum 40 hours per week).
• The Hustle: You'll need the physical stamina to stand for long periods and the dexterity to perform all salon services with precision.
• The Skills: Previous leadership experience is a plus, but a great attitude, basic math skills (for inventory/cash), and stellar communication are non-negotiable.
• The Gear: Bring your personal equipment daily and be ready to rock!

Why Hair Cuttery?

We don't just offer a job; we offer a path. Whether you want to eventually lead your own salon or become a master educator, the ASL role is the perfect launchpad. We also offer benefits, such as medical, dental, and vision, as well as 401 (k), life insurance, PTO/vacation, and more.

Legal Note: Assistant Salon Leaders must be able to perform the Essential Job Functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. As the beauty industry moves fast, this job description may evolve to meet the needs of the business.

Ready to level up your career? Apply now and let's make some hair magic happen together!

Hair Cuttery Family of Brands (HCFB) is the home of Hair Cuttery, Bubbles and CIBU. Stylists are the heart of our business. The Hair Cuttery Family of Brands provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all applicants.