Family Law Associate (3-5 Years Experience)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a dedicated Family Law Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join their team in Towson, MD. The successful candidate will handle a variety of family law matters, demonstrating a commitment to compassionate and effective advocacy.

Duties

• Manage cases involving divorce, custody, child support, protective orders, and related issues.
• Draft pleadings, settlement agreements, motions, and discovery documents.
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Engage in negotiations and collaborate with clients, opposing counsel, and colleagues.
• Maintain organized case files and ensure timely client communication.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the Maryland Bar.
• 3-5 years of substantive family law experience.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with attention to detail and deadlines.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active member of the Maryland Bar.

Skills

• Legal writing and research.
• Oral advocacy.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Case management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.
• 401(k) with safe harbor and profit-sharing contributions.
• Flexibility and work-life balance.

This law firm provides unparalleled legal representation to clients in a full range of practice areas. Its major practice areas include mediation and arbitration, sports and entertainment law, corporate and business law, employment and labor law, bankruptcy and creditors' rights, and maritime and transportation law. The firm has featured in the U.S. Top Ranked Law Firms by Martindale-Hubbell. Its offices are located in Baltimore, Bethesda, Frederick, and Towson, Maryland.