Job Description

We are looking for a compassionate attorney seeking a flexible yet impactful role. Our small but rapidly growing law firm is seeking a Family Law Attorney to join our team. This unique opportunity offers the autonomy of a hybrid work environment primarily remote, allowing you to serve clients from your preferred location, and scheduled in?person presence required for court appearances, non?remote mediations, and essential client meetings at the courts in the counties of Anne Arundel, Prince Georges, and Baltimore. We are a firm committed to providing exceptional legal services during some of the clients most sensitive life transitions. We handle a caseload, offering clients options for representation, including unbundled and limited?scope services, ensuring a challenging and rewarding practice. We are seeking a seasoned attorney who can navigate complex family law matters, provide empathetic guidance, and contribute to our firms continued growth and success.

Responsibilities

• Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation, and forming a strategy for a plan of action.
• Manage a comprehensive caseload of family law matters from initial client intake to final resolution, including divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support/alimony, property division, prenuptial and post?nuptial agreements, paternity, domestic violence, and post?judgment modifications.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to develop sound case strategies.
• Draft, review, and file a wide range of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements, and parenting plans.
• Strategically prepare for and confidently represent clients in all required court appearances, hearings, and trials in Maryland courts.
• Lead and participate effectively in mediation sessions, advocating for favorable client outcomes.
• Maintain consistent and empathetic communication with clients, providing clear explanations of legal processes and managing expectations in often emotionally charged situations.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel to achieve amicable resolutions where possible, while always being prepared for zealous litigation.
• Oversee and collaborate closely with paralegals and support staff to ensure efficient case management and client satisfaction.
• Prioritize tasks and meet all deadlines, staying abreast of current Maryland family law statutes, regulations, and case precedents.
• Contribute to the firms growth by maintaining high standards of client service and potentially participating in business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations.
• Active and in good standing bar member in the State of Maryland.
• Must have handled at least 25 hearings and/or trials in the Circuit Court.
• Have entered attorney appearances in at least 100 family law cases.
• Experience with Maryland family court procedures, including first?chair trial experience.
• Demonstrated ability to educate clients through a family law case.
• Knowledgeable regarding family law practice and procedure within Maryland counties, including Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Prince Georges County.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms and case?management software.
• Reliability of high?speed internet access and a professional, dedicated home office setup.

What Type of Person Are We Looking For?

• True compassion.
• A fighters mentality.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Lived experience developing empathy skills.
• Mental toughness.
• Comfortable with technology and open to trying new things in a technological law firm environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, PTO, paid holidays, and retirement.
• Flexible remote work environment promotes work?life balance.
• Opportunity to lead significant family law cases and make a meaningful impact on clients lives.
• Be an integral part of a growing firm with opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture, even in a remote setting.

Compensation

$100,000 -- $250,000 yearly, commensurate with experience.

If you are a dedicated and experienced Family Law Attorney with a passion for helping families and the ability to thrive in a primarily remote environment with essential in?person duties, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to our mission of providing exceptional legal guidance and support.

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