Do you want to help people in contentious divorces protect their finances and maximize time with their children? If so, we are seeking a Family Law Attorney to join our growing team and assist our clients in navigating the sensitive legal issues of family law, including child custody, child abuse, and domestic violence. Jobseekers should be equally familiar with prenuptial agreements, divorce, alimony, child support, and adoptions, and be able to effectively engage in oral debate and negotiation even in highly stressful and emotional situations.

The duties of this job require a high degree of specialized expertise and skill in maintaining established standards of quality and accuracy. Drive, determination, and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results that meet these established criteria are necessary for successful job performance. The job environment is structured and job expectations are clear. While the pace of the work is faster than average, quality is never compromised. The focus of communication and organizational relationships is based on technical expertise. The work requires specialized technical problem-solving and ingenuity while working within approved organizational systems and technology, and the demonstration of the values of integrity, quality, and caution. New ideas and concepts are also important but will be carefully analyzed and tested before communication and adoption.

When the job involves managing others, there is a need for someone who can exercise the necessary authority to assure policies and procedures are followed and time frames are met. At the same time, it will be necessary to give subordinates structured opportunities to develop their own expertise and capability for quality work to assure effective delegation and shared responsibility for work output. It is expected that coaching and training support for achieving effective delegation will be required. The position encompasses a defined span of control and opportunity for someone who engenders trust, demonstrates a sense of urgency, and assures consistent achievement of quality standards. The work requires making decisions that support company guidelines authoritatively and quickly.

If you are driven by an opportunity to help people during one of the toughest times in their lives and have a proven track record of success, apply now.

JOB CHARACTERIZATION

• Varied activities
• Multiple, simultaneous projects
• Fast-paced environment
• Technical, analytical focus
• Work within established standards and guidelines
• Expertise-based problem solving
• Authoritative, quick decision-making within the defined span of control
• Based on accepted quality standards, policies, and procedures
• Important to also train others to make correct decisions
• Communication is task-based, technically oriented
• Team roles are clearly defined
• Need for collaboration is minimal, when necessary, it is focused on specific tasks or problems
• Leadership based on specialty expertise
• Directive leadership to assure quality standards are met
• Delegation is infrequently required, and when required, close follow-up is essential

• Ensure clients are effectively represented at court hearings as needed
• Assist clients effectively by understanding their needs analyzing the situation then strategizing and deciding on a proper course of action
• Collaborate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move files through the civil litigation process
• Divide marital assets, including real estate, when necessary during divorce proceedings
• Review legal documents such as legal pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgments, and orders for a high volume of cases
• Regularly prepare and attend court appearances for conferences, hearings, and trials
• Rendering legal advice
• Conduct strategy sessions with clients
• Prepare and represent clients at merit bench trials

• Ability to successfully represent both plaintiff and defendant sides of a case
• Undergraduate degree with a legal background and Juris Doctor degree required
• Great negotiation and communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations
• Strong preference for candidates with at least 1-2 years of family law experience
• Licensed to practice and in good standing in Maryland
• Trial experience preferred

Applicant must prepare and submit a cover letter with no more than TWO paragraphs and a closing sentence. In the first paragraph explain what you believe are the 3 most important qualities needed in someone who works with family law clients and why you believe they are the most important qualities. In the second paragraph, explain why you applied to this particular ad. As a closing sentence please write, “I have read the instructions contained in the job posting and have followed the instructions.” 

Our firm helps people in contentious divorces maximize their finances and time with their children. We help liberate our clients from failed marriages so they can live better lives. We oversee our client’s journey through the entire divorce process. Our focus is on client experience; we pride ourselves on providing emotional and legal support while offering our clients cutting-edge counsel.

Competitive Compensation with Following Benefits:

• Remote work opportunities available
• Base pay plus bonus
• 100% paid healthcare including dental and vision
• Paid Holidays
• Up to 7 Weeks Total (PTO)
• 401K with matching
• 529 College Savings with matching
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Gym and Fitness Benefit
• Paid Short-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Collaborative and Friendly Environment