Markham Law Firm · 17 hours ago
Family Law-Senior Associate Attorney
Temple Hills, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $100K/yr
6+ years expMarkham Law Firm is growing and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best family law attorneys and staff in the area. The Senior Associate Attorney is responsible for providing excellent legal work to clients and representing the firm’s brand, while managing junior associates and maintaining client relationships.
ConsultingLegalProfessional Services
Hiring Manager
Jennifer Campbell-Adams
Responsibilities
Perform extensive case-related research into relevant laws to support our arguments and theories of cases
Negotiate with opposing counsel on behalf of clients
Manage and work collaboratively with junior associates, paralegals, and law clerks, mentoring and providing teaching moments
Draft pleadings, correspondence, and agreements
Maintain client relationships by communicating (via email and telephone) often with clients and explaining complex legal proceedings and concepts to them. Keep clients informed of the status of their case at all times
Communicate effectively, professionally, and responsibly with opposing counsel and court
Keep office apprised of case status and deadlines. Organize online and paper files. Case status and task status are updated on Asana regularly
Ability to work on and organize multiple cases at the same time, managing smaller cases independently and serving as second chair on larger matters, supporting the Principals
Represent clients at Court hearings, mediation, conferences, and depositions
Involvement with trial proceedings; working with support staff in organizing evidence; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses are ready/prepared when needed
Attend CLEs, bar association events, business development and networking functions with firm members and solo
Prepare blog posts and assist in writing and researching articles
Perform all other legal-related tasks as requested
Qualification
Required
JD from accredited law school
Admission to the Maryland or DC Bar required
Minimum of 6 years of experience practicing as a family law attorney required (exclusive of clerking experience)
Genuinely like working with people, with empathy and patience
Embrace service-oriented problem solving, taking the initiative to act quickly and decisively when a client experiences a problem that requires a prompt solution
Possess the ability to understand that clients have different styles and needs and adapt accordingly
Exercise sound judgment, high integrity, trustworthiness, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Submit the best version of work and carefully checks before submission to make certain case facts are correct and free of typos (i.e. dates, places, relief requests, etc.)
Not be afraid to ask questions or to collaborate on finding a solution for a problem
Interest in advancing knowledge of family law through taking on new challenges and regularly attending CLEs
Being willing to step outside comfort zone to take on new challenges, particularly with respect to litigation
Promote the firm within their network, personally, virtually, and on social media, to lay foundation for business development
Write clearly and concisely. Produce a timely, accurate, and persuasive work product
Must be good at working in a team environment and take constructive criticism well when offered
Preferred
Virginia Bar a plus
Benefits
Employer-provided medical, dental, and vision insurance (50% company paid for the employee only)
401(k) plan with 3% safe harbor contributions
Flexible spending plan for healthcare and dependent care
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid holidays
Opportunity for performance bonuses
Paid parking
Generous paid parental leave
Company
Markham Law Firm
Markham Law Firm is a law firm that offers legal consulting services for divorce, child support, paternity, and domestic violence.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jessica Markham
Managing Attorney
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