JOB TITLE: Family Law/SIJS Attorney
LOCATION: Silver Spring, MD
SALARY: $90,000-$100,000 Annual
MUST BE BILINGUAL (SPANISH/ENGLISH)
We are seeking highly motivated and qualified Family Law/SIJS Attorneys for various offices. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator, team member, manager, and self-starter. The candidate must also possess good business acumen and the desire to work in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-growth practice.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in Maryland custody and divorce cases
- Experience in Maryland family law statutes, procedures, and case law
- Three years of related law/legal experience
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Strong academic record
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools
Responsibilities
- Provide representation for clients in court in legal cases as pertain to family law.
- Uphold a steady schedule of hearings, court appearances, and conferences.
- Attend trials and court proceedings.
- Oversee and manage the legal issues that transpire between people who are members of the same family.
- Advise staff on legal matters and interpret laws.
- Interact routinely with case workers, supervisors, program directors and program administrators.
- Supervise and direct mediation sessions and offer effective legal advice.
- Organize and record all official documents required to file cases.
- Update clients regularly about their cases.
- Provide expert legal counsel and representation to clients in custody and divorce cases.
- Work with our SIJS Department, closely managing the family law and immigration law components of our client’s cases.
- Attend SIJS hearings in courts throughout the state of Maryland.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k)
- Vacations
- Sick time
- 10 Paid Federal Holidays Off
- Paid Birthday and work and Work Anniversary off
- Paid Parking
- Life Insurance
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