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Senior Family Law Attorney

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Job Summary

The Murphy Law Firm is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Family Law Attorney to join our team. As a key member of our family law department, you will be responsible for providing expert legal advice and representation to our clients in matters related to family law, including child custody, child support, and divorce.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategic approaches to family law cases, providing leadership and direction to paralegals and legal assistants.
  • Manage full case-handling responsibilities from inception through resolution, ensuring timely and effective resolution of cases.
  • Conduct thorough legal research and prepare memoranda on issues related to ongoing or potential cases.
  • Draft and review initial pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
  • Represent clients in court, preparing them and their cases for trial.
  • Interact with clients, experts, and other stakeholders to gather information and build relationships.
  • Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients, providing exceptional customer service and ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move files through the civil litigation process.
  • Attend court proceedings as needed to represent clients and advocate on their behalf.
  • Divide marital assets, including real estate, when necessary during divorce proceedings.
  • Prepare legal documents, such as legal pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgments, and orders, for a high volume of cases.
  • Keep client files properly organized and up to date, ensuring accurate and efficient record-keeping.
Requirements
  • Licensed to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia.
  • Substantial experience at a law firm working on family law (divorce, custody, child support, modifications) for at least 7 years.
  • At least 5 years of courtroom litigation experience.
  • Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Estate planning experience.
  • Bachelor's degree with a legal background and J.D. degree.
  • Ability to successfully represent both plaintiff and defendant sides of a case.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations.