Family Law Attorney

Description

At Z Family Law, we're dedicated to transforming challenges into new beginnings. As an Associate Attorney with our award-winning firm, you'll play a critical role in guiding families through pivotal life transitions with clarity and dignity. We prioritize high-touch client service and embrace innovation, fostering a culture where your hard work and excellence are recognized and rewarded. You'll thrive in a collaborative, ambitious environment that values accountability, respect, and personal growth.

Our commitment to you includes a competitive base salary, performance-based pay, and robust benefits such as health insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, and flexible PTO. We handle client acquisition, allowing you to focus on advocacy, strategy, and delivering exceptional outcomes. Here, your effort translates directly into financial success, and your professional reputation flourishes in a supportive, feedback-driven team. Join us as we build a sustainable future where your impact is celebrated, and your career can soar.

Responsibilities

As a Family Law Attorney focusing on litigation, you will:

• Represent clients in divorce, custody, and related family law matters with empathy, strategy, and precision.
• Manage your own caseload, supported by a talented team of paralegals, legal assistants, and firm systems built for efficiency.
• Drive results by balancing advocacy with education, ensuring every client feels heard, informed, and empowered.
• Deliver legal work that reflects Z Family Law’s core values of zealously advocating for clients, counsel by upholding ethical standards, creating a culture of accountability, and connecting with our community to build a better world.
• Maintain accountability to firm standards, deadlines, and client satisfaction metrics.
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and firmwide initiatives designed to continually raise the bar.
• Collaborate with peers and leadership in a culture that prizes transparency, feedback, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid license to practice law in Maryland and preferably in DC and/or Virginia. Virginia STRONGLY preferred.
• Demonstrated experience of at least 5 years in handling family law cases in Maryland and/or DC/Virginia.
• Proven track record in litigating and negotiating with successful courtroom experience.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other legal professionals and support staff to achieve optimal client outcomes.
• Strong work ethic, self-discipline, and a growth-oriented mindset.
• Excellent skills in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy, with exceptional written and verbal communication abilities to advocate for clients both in and out of court.
• Comfortable and proficient with technology to enhance client accessibility and team collaboration- experience with Clio is preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to handle multiple cases, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and achieve billable targets while delivering top-tier client service.
• Comfortable working in a metrics-driven environment where accountability is celebrated.
• Fluency in Spanish is an added advantage.

Compensation

$115,000 - $150,000 yearly DOE

About Z Family Law

At Z Family Law, we believe every ending is the start of a new beginning. Our award-winning, fast-growing firm helps families navigate life’s biggest transitions with clarity, dignity, and hope. We’re a feedback-driven, systems-oriented team that blends high-touch client service with modern technology and a culture of innovation. Collaborative, ambitious, and grounded in excellence, we’re building a place where great lawyers can thrive and be rewarded for their impact.

Here, hard work and excellence never go unnoticed. You’ll enjoy a clear financial path where you earn more by delivering more, a supportive team built on accountability and respect, and a comprehensive benefits package — including health insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and flexible PTO. Compensation includes a competitive base salary plus performance-based pay tied directly to your billings, collections, and measurable success.