Associate Attorney - Family Law
Location
Glen Burnie, MD | United States
Job description
Are you passionate about fighting for families who are going through divorce and custody matters? Do you have at least 3 years of litigation experience handling family law matters? If so, we are looking for you! Our firm is hiring an Associate Attorney who will be ready to advocate zealously for our clients throughout the litigation process by conducting legal research, drafting documents, maintaining client files, and handling trials. The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of litigation experience and strong legal research and writing skills. If you’re ready to jump-start your growth in the industry and to successfully represent clients, reach out to us today!
Responsibilities:
- Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice
- Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
- Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action
- Communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel regarding issues relating to case
- Meet court deadlines and internal deadlines
- Maintain excellent communication with clients
- Stay abreast of developments in the law
Qualifications:
- Completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school
- Effective communication skills and problem-solving skills are necessary to work with all levels of staff and clients
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland
- At least 3 years of litigation experience preferably in family law
- Ability to handle a case file from intake to trial.
About Company:
Who are we?
We fight for individuals as they navigate the divorce and/or custody process while helping them maintain their peace of mind. We are on track for exponential growth and we need an Associate Attorney with at least two years of litigation experience, preferably in family law to join our team and work directly with the owners to support the team and help our clients. We are known for advocating zealously on behalf of our clients to achieve their desired outcomes.
What do we offer?
Paid time offPaid holidaysHealth insuranceCompetitive salary401k Profit sharing
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