Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Tracy Hann
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Salary: $175,000 - $225,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a respected, high-volume family-law practice seeking an accomplished Senior Family Law Attorney to handle complex domestic-relations matters from intake through trial. This is a client-facing role with immediate responsibility for a busy docket and the opportunity to mentor junior attorneys and paralegals.

Please note this is a Senior-level role and we ask that you have a minimum of 5 years of first chair trial experience.

Why join us?

Medical, Dental, and Vision with Employer Cost Sharing
Firm-paid and Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Auto Enrollment 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
Unlimited PTO
Attorney CLE Assistance
Hybrid Work Arrangement

In addition, we offer a collaborative, client-focused environment with the resources of a dynamic, growing firm and opportunities to shape litigation strategy and mentor the next generation of family-law practitioners.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all phases of divorce proceedings—case initiation through final judgment—including prenuptial agreements, property division, and spousal support.
• Manage high-stakes child custody and child support matters, including cases involving allegations of abuse or domestic violence.
• First-chair contested hearings and trials; develop and execute litigation strategy.
• Lead settlement negotiations and mediations, proposing and finalizing marital settlement agreements and consent orders.
• Draft persuasive pleadings, motions, discovery plans, and proposed orders.
• Conduct and defend depositions; prepare clients, witnesses, and experts for testimony.
• Supervise and mentor associates and paralegals, reviewing work product and providing ongoing coaching.
• Maintain organized, compliant client files and consistently meet quality, productivity, and client-satisfaction goals.

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Required Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Maryland (strong preference for dual licensure in DC and/or Virginia).
• 5+ years of first-chair trial experience in family law.
• Demonstrated success representing clients in hearings, trials, and mediations.
• Exceptional legal research, persuasive writing, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Proven ability to manage support staff and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Experience handling sensitive, complex issues such as child abuse allegations, contentious custody disputes, and domestic violence.

This is a hybrid position to start and will transition to remote after an initial intro period.

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