Family Law Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Family Law Attorney in Rockville, MD. This role offers the chance to join a dynamic practice and quickly assume substantial responsibility, including court appearances. The position requires 5-10 years of experience in family law and offers a competitive benefits package.

Duties

• Represent clients in divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, and property division cases.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, motions, and discovery demands.
• Conduct discovery and depositions.
• Organize and maintain case files and documents.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff.
• Schedule appointments and manage own calendar.
• Represent clients at court hearings and mediations.
• Negotiate and settle cases.

Requirements

• Doctor of Jurisprudence.
• License to practice law in MD.
• Ability to bill 1800 hours annually.
• Strong knowledge of family law procedures and regulations.
• Proficiency in legal research and document preparation.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• DC/VA Bar preferred but not required.

Education

• Doctor of Jurisprudence.

Certifications

• License to practice law in MD.

Skills

• Proficiency in legal research and document preparation.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses.
• New Child Leave.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• 401(k) plan.
• Profit sharing contributions.
• Dental insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.

This firm has served its community for more than 40 years. Their offices are in Greenbelt and Rockville, Maryland. Practice areas include Business Planning, Business Tax Planning, Corporate Business & Tax, Administrative Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation, Class Action Lawsuits, Investigations and Grand Jury Proceedings, Sex Crimes, Alimony and more. They are well known for handling all types of unusual, complex cases that other firms are unwilling or unable to take on.