Associate Attorney

At Grafton Firm, LLC
, we believe everyone deserves skilled, compassionate legal help, even if they can’t afford a big firm. We are a small, family-oriented Maryland bankruptcy firm focused on helping everyday families protect what matters most: their homes, their future, and their peace of mind.

We are seeking a motivated attorney at any stage of practice, whether you are a recent graduate, early in your career, or a seasoned attorney looking for a meaningful change. We welcome candidates who are eager to learn, grow, and make a real impact in clients’ lives. This position offers substantive, hands‑on client work and the opportunity to develop or deepen expertise in a focused practice area, all within a supportive environment and without the pressure of billable hour quotas or high‑conflict litigation.

If you take pride in doing things right, care deeply about helping people, and want to build true expertise in a focused practice area, you may be a great fit for our team.

• No billable hour requirements
• Meaningful client interaction from day one
• Predictable schedule with flexibility
• Supportive, family‑oriented environment
• Opportunity to develop real subject‑matter expertise
• Work that genuinely improves clients’ lives

• Meet with clients and guide them through the bankruptcy process
• Draft Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 petitions and related filings
• Appear at bankruptcy hearings and meetings of creditors
• Communicate with clients, trustees, creditors, and opposing counsel
• Draft motions, responses, and client correspondence
• Proactively manage cases to help clients obtain their discharge
• Travel to court hearings in Maryland as needed

• Genuinely motivated to help people through difficult financial situations
• Detail‑oriented and thorough in your work
• Comfortable communicating with clients and building rapport
• Self‑motivated and eager to learn a specialized practice area
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
• Organized and able to manage multiple cases simultaneously
• Comfortable working in person at our Towson, MD office

Bankruptcy experience is not required. We are happy to train the right person who shows strong initiative and the right mindset.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Admitted to the Maryland Bar (or eligible for admission)
• Admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland (or eligible)
• Willing and able to work in person in Towson, MD
• Willing to travel locally for court appearances
• Strong technology skills (Microsoft Office required; Best Case, PACER, or CRM experience is a plus)

$75,000 – $85,000 annually
, depending on experience

• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Holidays
• Retirement Plan (with company match)
• Free Parking

We are a small, family‑oriented law firm dedicated to helping families protect their assets and rebuild their financial lives. Our work focuses on consumer bankruptcy, debt resolution, and estate planning. Our mission is to bring big‑firm experience to everyday families with empathy, integrity, and practical solutions.

The families we serve are often facing some of the most stressful moments of their lives. We are looking for someone who understands that this role is about more than paperwork; it is about guiding real people toward stability and relief.

If you are looking for purpose, growth, and meaningful client impact
, we would love to meet you.

• Apply today and start building a career that makes a difference.