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Associate Attorney

JC Law, Linthicum, MD, United States


Your role:
We are seeking to add a Family Law Senior Attorney to our expanding practice. Day-to-day, you will be directly involved with supporting our clients in areas such as divorce proceedings, adoptions, prenuptial agreements, visitation rights, protective orders, custody, and others.

Your responsibilities:

Managing a team of Associates and Legal support staff

Providing representation for clients in court in legal cases as pertains to family law

Guiding and supporting legal assistants and law clerks

Attending trials and court proceedings

Managing a regular schedule of hearings and court appearances

Evaluating and analyzing any evidence that may prove beneficial to your clients

Regular communication with clients regarding updates to their case

Direct mediation sessions and offer constructive legal advice

Your experience:

Licensed to practice law in the state of Maryland (Barred in DC, VA, and PA is a plus)

Experience litigating domestic & civil cases

Detail oriented, adept at both research and critical thinking

Effective communication, both verbal and written

Organized, able to effectively manage time and multitask

Knowledgeable in family law areas including childcare, paternity, adoption, domestic violence, ancillary relief, financial settlements, etc.

Adept at drafting custody agreements, wills, divorces, annulments, prenuptial agreements, child custody, support, visitation rights, etc.

Practiced in negotiation, debate, and persuasion techniques

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with a diverse clientele, including children and the elderly

Your incentives and benefits:
Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $100,000-$175,000/annually, based on experience

Periodic reviews & subsequent pay raises when goals are met

Resources:

An in-house sales & marketing team fashioned to provide a steady flow of billing hours

Every attorney has a dedicated team that includes legal assistants, discovery specialists, and law clerks

In-office Moot Courtroom designed to enhance your advocacy, legal research, and writing skills

Healthcare coverage for individuals, plus Dental & Vision (via United Healthcare)

401K and Profit Sharing

Merit-based annual bonuses

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager. (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws)

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