Associate Attorney - Family Law

About the job

We are a Family Law Firm in Rockville, MD. We are looking for a mid-level Attorney who is experienced, has a passion for helping people who are going through divorce and custody battles, and loves to litigate.

This attorney must be ready to hit the ground running to give our clients outstanding representation. We are looking for an attorney who can demonstrate their history of building trusted relationships with their clients and prove they know their way around a courtroom.

The salary range for this position is $110,000 -- $140,000 annually (DOE). The compensation package includes base salary plus bonus compensation for production and performance if you exceed quarterly billing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a client's case – discovery, pleadings, motions, experts, depositions, mediation, pretrial hearings, motion hearings, and trials.
• Conduct consultations, client meetings, and recommend strategies.
• Delegate work to paralegals and legal assistants and monitor their work.

The Essentials

• Contribute to developing the strategy of a case and know where to find the rules of procedure and case law to back up that case strategy.
• Find your way around the courtroom and project confidence and competence when dealing with people on behalf of our clients.
• Know how to read financial statements, understand equitable distribution, and able to put together a custody access plan.
• Help clients understand whether they really want to spend $500 to fight with their ex over a $50 lamp.
• If you see a case file as an opportunity to help someone build a new life, you’ll like the way we think.
• Skills and experience are important and valued, but your personality, character, intelligence, and integrity are also extremely important considerations.

Qualifications

• JD Law Degree from an accredited university.
• 5 years Family Law Experience.
• Litigation experience a must.
• Strong Legal Research and writing skills.

If this exciting opportunity appeals to you, we look forward to meeting you.

About our firm:

We provide exceptional representation for those in the midst of family law disputes in Maryland. Our firm has been in existence for over 20 years and we have earned numerous accolades and achievements in the family law field. We excel in our practice because we combine our extensive legal experience with an approach that combines the compassion we have for our clients with our understanding of the deeply personal and sensitive nature of family law matters. Our firm is client centered and our mission is to help as many people as possible resolve their family issues with integrity and compassion.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rockville, MD 20850: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $110,000 - $140,000