Family Law Attorney

FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY

Overview:

A highly respected regional law firm is seeking a mid-level Associate to join their growing Family Law practice group. The ideal candidate will counsel individuals and families on premarital planning, family formation, separation, divorce, and custody matters. Empathy, sensitivity, and excellent communications skills are vital to helping each client navigate their unique circumstances.

Intangibles:

This is a career accelerator opportunity for associates looking to build a successful career in family law. The firm invests in their associates in three key categories - career development, comp incentives, and work life balance.

Candidates will hone their skills working closely partners and peers who are active thought leaders in Family Law. The firm offers mentorship and coaching programs that help associates master niche practice skills and learn how to excel at business development and client retention.

The earning potential for associates is extremely lucrative, including tiered bonuses for exceeding billables, an industry-leading origination program, and clearly defined tracks to partner or shareholder status.

The firm is passionate about their culture of attorneys who provide excellent service, while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Practice groups work collaboratively to support each other, and the firm's hybrid in-office policy provides associates with the flexibility enjoy their lives outside of work.

Core Skills:

The ideal candidate will possess excellent research, writing, and oral presentation skills. Organization and attention to detail are paramount, however the most important skill to excel in this role is communication. The ideal candidate must be a strong communicator and have a desire to communicate with clients and help guide them through complex family law matters. Candidates should have experience with matters pertaining to pre & postmarital agreements, formation & adoption, custody, divorce & separation, protective orders, and specialty family. The practice group's focus ranges from litigation to long-term care and estate planning. Ideal candidates will have experience with 1st or 2nd chair litigation, mediation/negotiations, and asset/portfolio management.

UMD, Georgetown, American, and GWU JD’s highly encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

• Counsel individuals and families on premarital planning, family formation, separation, divorce, and custody matters
• Display empathy, sensitivity, and excellent communications skills are vital to helping each client navigate their unique circumstances
• Collaborate with partners and peers to prepare for trials and mediations
• Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating pre & postmarital and custody agreements

Qualifications

• Barred in the District of Colombia and Maryland
• 4+ years of experience
• Minimum 1700 billable hours per year
• Experience in family law or estates & trusts
• Smart and sharp attorney who works well in a team setting
• Good communicator with the ability to build trust with clients

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate on experience ($110k - $170k)
• Yearly performance-based bonus
• Multi-tier bonuses for exceeding billables
• Clearly defined Partner & Shareholder track
• Business Development & Marketing support/coaching
• Industry-leading origination program for associates
• Hybrid work schedule
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• 401k
• PTO

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