We are searching for an experienced *Family Law Attorney* to join a stable, well-respected law firm in the Howard County, MD area.
The ideal candidate will be established, barred in MD, and ready to hit the ground running.
*A solo Family Law Attorney looking for a team and support would be best suited for this role.
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*Responsibilities*
* Assist with facilitating a positive environment with a focus on teamwork, open-mindedness, emotional intelligence, and willingness to learn from others and share ideas
* Provide representation for clients in court in legal cases as pertains to family law
* Uphold a steady schedule of hearings, court appearances, and conferences
* Attend trials and court proceedings
* Oversee and manage the legal issues that transpire between people who are members of the same family
* Advise staff on legal matters and interpret laws
* Interact routinely with caseworkers, supervisors, program directors and program administrators
* Supervise and direct mediation sessions, and offer effective legal advice
* Organize and record all official documents required to file cases
* Update clients regularly about their cases
*Qualifications*
* *Admission to the Maryland Bar*
* *Exceptional knowledge of the Maryland family law process, from inception through appeal*
* Minimum of 5 years experience as a Family Law Attorney with heavy litigation, courtroom, and client interaction experience.
* Technical knowledge of and ability to use MS Office Suite, file sharing software, legal research software and case management software
* Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills
* Superior time management skills, including the ability to manage changing deadlines, client demands, and multiple cases
* Attention to detail and accuracy
*Compensation/Benefits*
* Salary DOE
* Health Insurance-firm pays 75% of employee’s monthly premium
* Life Insurance
* Short Term Disability
* Long Term Disability
* 401k plan after 1 year of employment
* Ample paid time off—3 weeks first year, 4 weeks after 5 years of employment
* Annual sick time off
* Additional partial and full days off throughout the year
* Bonus potential
* Job growth and future partner potential
* Professional and collegial work environment with separate offices for each attorney (and paralegal)
* Strong Paralegal core!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.
00 - $110,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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