Senior Lawyer

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced senior attorney to help clients achieve favorable outcomes with legal matters. You will advocate for clients, advise them on the best course of action, and implement their legal support plan. You should have previous trial experience, be able to manage a heavy caseload, and use your general counsel experience and interpersonal skills to mentor our lower-level associates to ensure a continued legacy of prosperity. If this sounds like an opportunity that is ideal for you, please contact us today.

Compensation:

$142,500 - $180,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and advice to associate attorneys and paralegals to resolve or prevent conflicts
• Perform research, draft briefs, pleadings, and motions
• Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during legal proceedings
• Prepare for and attend trials, mediation, and arbitration hearings
• Prepare legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery requests/responses

80% Litigation, Case Management, and Client Advocacy

As a Senior Attorney at The Murphy Law Firm, the majority of your work will involve:

• Championing clients in custody, divorce, child support, and protective order matters
• Taking ownership of complex cases from inception through resolution
• Representing clients in court with confidence, precision, and exceptional advocacy
• Developing strategic, tailored litigation plans that protect client interests
• Conducting client meetings and providing clear, compassionate legal counsel
• Managing case files with accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships
• Approaching sensitive matters, including domestic violence and contested custody, with empathy and professionalism
  

20% Leadership, Mentorship, and Operational Oversight

• You will also dedicate a meaningful portion of your role to strengthening our legal team through:
• Providing mentorship, strategic guidance, and feedback to attorneys and paralegals
• Monitoring and enforcing compliance with KPIs, timekeeping, deadlines, and workflow standards
• Ensuring that billables across your team are current, accurate, and collected
• Supporting a culture of excellence through clarity, professionalism, and accountability
• Collaborating with the Managing Attorney and Operations team to improve processes and drive outcomes
• Contributing to a signature, high-quality client experience at every stage of representation

Qualifications:

• Admitted to local and state bar associations
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills are required, as well as persuasive writing and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience advocating for clients in trials, mediation, and arbitration
• Four-year bachelor’s degree and successful completion of law school from an accredited law school
• Work independently while handling a heavy caseload

Experience Credentials

• 15+ years of Family Law litigation experience , including trial readiness
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Maryland and D.C. licenses
• Strong negotiation, litigation, and courtroom advocacy skills

Skills & Mindset

• Exceptional written and oral communication
• Leadership instincts rooted in clarity, empathy, and accountability
• Strong time management and strategic legal thinking
• Proven ability to independently manage and advance complex cases
• Professionalism and steadiness under pressure
• Financial and operational awareness, including accurate timekeeping and billing discipline
• A compassionate, client-first mentality
  

Preferred Experience

• Estate Planning
• Innovative, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving

About Company

The Murphy Law Firm is in an exciting chapter of major growth , and we’ve built a powerful reputation for delivering exceptional, client-centered results. Our team is diverse, innovative, and united by the core values that define who we are: Passionate. Personable. Persistent.

When you join us, you’re not just taking a job; you’re stepping into a mission-driven firm that celebrates creativity, champions professional development, and is fiercely dedicated to changing lives for the better.

Your Impact Matters Here

Every day, we guide families through some of their most challenging transitions, messy divorces, custody disputes, and emotional turning points, and lead them toward brighter, more stable futures. Being part of our TEAM means making a meaningful difference with every client interaction.

If you're driven, compassionate, and ready to help transform lives across the DMV area, this is where you belong.