Careers
“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing.” — Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the U.S.
McNamee Hosea was founded on the idea that clients are best served by a firm that can provide a range of skills and, therefore, we value individuals for the unique talent they may bring to our firm. We understand that continuing our tradition of excellence depends on hiring, training, developing, and retaining a diverse group of talented and motivated people who are confident in their ability, creative in their thinking, and committed to delivering outstanding client service.
Associates
We are committed to recruiting lawyers whose work ethic, judgment, character, intelligence, and creativity will inspire their colleagues and clients. Ultimately, we seek energetic, business-minded individuals who share our passion for the law and our commitment to client service, integrity, and collaboration.
We have a dynamic, entrepreneurial atmosphere, and our lawyers like building their careers here. In contrast to larger Maryland and D.C. firms, our firm size and culture allow for a collegial atmosphere where partners and associates collaborate freely and frequently across practice areas. We believe in mentoring and coaching our associates to help them hone their business development and client relationship skills.
Estate Planning Associate:
McNamee Hosea seeks an Associate Attorney for its Estates & Trust practice area. The ideal candidate should have at least 2-3 years of substantive experience in tax or estate planning, estate administration, wealth management, probate, wills and trusts, and trust administration for businesses and individuals.
Candidate should be highly skilled in structuring comprehensive estate plans, preparing wills and trust agreements, and handling trust administration and probate proceedings.
Candidate must be in good standing and admitted to the Maryland bar. Interested candidates should have excellent academic credentials, strong communication skills and superior client-service orientation.
Administrative & Professional Staff
The heart and soul of McNamee Hosea is our staff. We understand that having a strong support staff is integral to running a successful business. At McNamee Hosea, we seek hardworking, personable, and dedicated staff who take pride in a job well done, who offer unique skills, and who excel in an environment that emphasizes teamwork and collaboration in the pursuit of excellence.
Many of our staff began their careers with our firm in junior or entry-level positions, and have been promoted by consistently developing and demonstrating their technical acumen, strong work ethic, and problem-solving abilities. There are no barriers to achievement and success at McNamee Hosea for talented staff.
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File Clerk - Greenbelt
McNamee Hosea seeks a full- or part-time File clerk/Office Assistant for its Greenbelt office.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Filing documents/applications with various local courthouses, and other locations in the MD/DC/VA area
- Obtaining copies; drafting correspondence; filing and scanning documents into the case management system
- Updating and organizing physical and electronic files, assisting with mass mailings; and assisting with other special projects, as needed.
- Candidate may be required to work out of the firm's Greenbelt office, from time to time. This position may serve as backup for other staff, as needed.
Qualifications:
- Current college students or recent college graduates are preferred.
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail is a must.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- A clean driving record, car insurance, and access to a car is required of all applicants.
Why work at McNamee Hosea?
McNamee Hosea’s reputation for outstanding client service is a direct reflection of the people we hire. The work we do makes a difference. We work hard on interesting and challenging matters and we are aware of the real-life demands on our people. Our expectations are reasonable and flexible, and we provide the orientation, support, training, mentoring, resources, and guidance needed to empower our employees to achieve their full potential.
There is a strong sense of shared commitment among the lawyers, legal assistants, and administrative staff and everyone understands the key role they play in the success of our firm. Perhaps more importantly, we truly enjoy each other as colleagues and friends.
We also have a strong belief in giving back to our local community and we encourage our employees to participate in numerous community service events we sponsor and support.
Our compensation philosophy rewards both excellence and hard work and it reflects the competitiveness of the legal industry. We believe in work/life balance, as well as offering a generous and comprehensive benefits package for all employees, inclusive of health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending, life insurance, 401(k) options, educational assistance, and paid time off among other deserved benefits.
We seek to employ the brightest and most qualified of personnel at every level of our firm, therefore, if you are committed to being the best at what you do, if you want to build a career at a firm where you can grow year after year as a person and a professional, if you are committed to serving clients, co-workers and your community, if you strive to exceed expectations and you want to be a part of a fun and successful team, we encourage you to submit your credentials to us.
To be considered for a position with McNamee Hosea, please mail or e-mail your resume and cover letter to:
McNamee Hosea
ATTN: Lexi Suter
6404 Ivy Lane, Suite 820
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity
McNamee Hosea embraces diversity, striving to attract and retain employees of all backgrounds. We promote and facilitate an atmosphere of inclusion, respect, and opportunity for employees at every level of the firm. McNamee Hosea is committed to promoting equity in employment-related initiatives and decisions such that an environment that values diversity in our workforce is fostered. We understand and appreciate the diverse community in which we operate and the value that diversity brings to our firm. To that end, McNamee Hosea recognizes and seeks to utilize the different and diverse backgrounds and perspectives of its employees to better serve our business community.
McNamee Hosea is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental condition, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. McNamee Hosea complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for employees who qualify for accommodation.
It is the policy of McNamee Hosea to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). McNamee Hosea will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person’s physical or mental condition. McNamee Hosea will also make reasonable accommodation wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with a qualified need, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and provided that any accommodations made do not impose an undue hardship on McNamee Hosea. Equal employment opportunity notices are posted in the main copy room. These notices summarize the rights of employees to equal opportunity in employment and list the names and addresses of the various government agencies that may be contacted in the event that any person believes he or she has been discriminated against.
Management is primarily responsible for seeing that McNamee Hosea’s equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, but all members of the staff share in the responsibility for assuring that by their personal actions, the policies are effective and apply uniformly to everyone.
Any employees, including managers, involved in discriminatory practices will be subject to termination.