Family Law Associate Attorney

Bethesda office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks family law associate attorney with 5-7 years of experience. The candidate will be responsible for providing excellent legal work to clients and firm, and representing the firms brand at all times, which is to be compassionate, responsive and professional. Will perform extensive case-related research into relevant laws to support the arguments and theories of cases. Negotiate with opposing counsel on behalf of clients. Draft pleadings, correspondence and agreements. Maintain client relationships by communicating (via email and telephone) often with clients and explaining complex legal proceedings and concepts to them. Keep clients informed of the status of their case at all times. Communicate effectively, professionally and responsibly with opposing counsel and court. Keep office apprised of case status and deadlines. Organize online and paper files. Case status and task status are updated on Asana regularly. Ability to work on and organize multiple cases at the same time. Represent clients at Court hearings, mediation, conferences, and depositions. Involvement with trial proceedings; working with support staff in organizing evidence; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses are ready/prepared when needed. Attend CLEs, Bar association events, business development and networking functions with firm members and solo. Prepare blog posts and assist in writing and researching articles. Perform all other legal-related tasks as requested. Must have admission to the Maryland Bar. Eligible to be admitted to the District of Columbia Bar essential. Spanish language a plus.

The candidate should genuinely like working with people, with empathy and patience. Must embrace service-oriented problem solving, taking the initiative to act quickly and decisively when a client experiences a problem that requires a prompt solution. Should possess the ability to understand that clients have different styles and needs and adapt accordingly. Must exercise sound judgment, high integrity, trustworthiness, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Should have JD degree from accredited law school.