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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
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
Required Qualifications
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Job details
This Jobot Job is hosted by Tracy Hann
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.
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
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.
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.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Salary : $175,000 - $225,000
