Senior Attorney – Family Law Litigation

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Job Ttitle: Senior Attorney – Family Law Litigation

Company: Z Family Law


Description: Job Description: Senior Attorney – Family Law Litigation in Rockville, Maryland, US- At Z Family Law, we are on the lookout for a Senior Attorney in Family Law Litigation. If you have been seeking a team that thrives on creating new beginnings rather than endings, then you might just be the perfect fit for us. Our approach is different from typical family law firms. We focus on helping clients envision and work towards the future they desire, rather than dwelling on their current struggles. By fostering a collaborative environment among attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and client care professionals, we aim to provide top-notch service to clients while managing costs effectively. Our mission at Z Family Law is to revolutionize the practice of family law by guiding clients through life’s challenges and empowering them to shape their ideal futures. We believe in facilitating growth and positive change, not just resolving conflicts. If you are a seasoned family law attorney open to embracing new approaches and working with a team that prioritizes meaningful outcomes over unnecessary drama, we would love to have you join us. We strive to create an environment where every team member feels valued and where personal and professional growth is encouraged. As part of our team, you will collaborate with a dedicated group of legal professionals to ensure clients receive comprehensive support and expert guidance. If you are passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives, we invite you to consider becoming a part of our rapidly expanding family law firm in Rockville, Maryland. Compensation: $95,000 – $150,000 annually DOE + benefits package Benefits: • Health insurance contributions, including vision and dental coverage • 401(k) with a 4% match • Life insurance • Short-term disability coverage • Cell phone allowance • Flexible paid time off • Reimbursement for approved continuing legal education, bar dues, and select voluntary bar memberships Responsibilities: Key responsibilities as an attorney with Z Family Law are to: • Represent You will provide knowledgeable legal counsel and advocacy in all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody, support, and property division. Your knowledge will guide clients through challenging times. • Litigate You will handle all phases of family law litigation, from pleadings and discovery to settlement negotiations, trials, and post-judgment matters. Your strategic approach will be key to achieving the best outcomes for clients. • Advocate You will present persuasive, thematically driven arguments in court during trials, hearings, and settlement discussions, upholding ethical and professional standards in all interactions and legal proceedings. • Negotiate You will lead negotiations and mediation on behalf of clients, striving to reach amicable resolutions that align with their goals and best interests. • Strategize You will develop, implement, and oversee case strategies tailored to the unique needs and goals of each client, ensuring a path that aligns with their best interests. • Collaborate You will work closely with colleagues, paralegals, legal assistants, and other administrative staff to ensure cases are handled efficiently and effectively, maintaining open lines of communication within the team. • Connect You will build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with clients by providing compassionate, responsive, results-driven, and comprehensive legal service. • Grow You will participate in the firm’s business development efforts, including client outreach, networking, and other activities to expand our practice and reach more families in need. • Deliver You will meet a billable hour requirement of 1,560 hours annually, demonstrating a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services and achieving client satisfaction. • Manage You will oversee family law cases within the firm’s established policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and quality in our legal services. • Learn You will stay updated on family law statutes and precedents, remain informed of any changes in the field, and meet continuing education requirements to enhance your knowledge. • Own You will take full ownership of developing case strategies, including preparing and drafting legal documents such as pleadings, trial memoranda, motions, discovery requests, marital settlement agreements, and prenuptial agreements. As a Senior Attorney at Z Family Law, you will play a key role in providing exceptional legal services to clients. You will manage a variety of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, domestic violence, and property division. You will handle cases from start to finish, including developing case strategies, drafting legal documents, and representing clients in court. Regular client communication will be essential, as you guide clients through the legal process and set realistic expectations. Collaboration with other attorneys and support staff will be crucial to ensure the best outcomes for clients. Qualifications: First and foremost, you have a deep passion for guiding clients through their current family conflicts and helping them envision a new beginning that might not yet be clear to them. Additionally, you’re enthusiastic about the idea of approaching this work in a unique and innovative way. Without this passion, the rest of your qualifications won’t matter much—but if you do have it, these skills are essential. You’re the perfect fit for Z Family Law if you are: • Licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland. The ideal candidate will also be licensed in DC and/or the Commonwealth of Virginia. • Experienced You’ve been helping families for at least 3-5 years in Maryland and/or DC family law. • Efficient in managing multiple cases and prioritizing competing tasks comes easily to you. • Skilled in litigating and negotiating with proven courtroom experience. • Collaborative You can work collaboratively with other attorneys and support staff to deliver the best possible outcomes for clients. • Independent You can deal with a CEO who is always busy, might not give much direction, might get distracted by new, exciting things, and is focused on results. • Skilled Communicator You excel in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy, with outstanding written and verbal communication skills that enable you to effectively represent and advocate for clients both in and out of the courtroom. • Tech-savvy You must be comfortable with technology and appreciate how it makes our services more accessible to clients and facilitates collaboration between team members. • Organized and Efficient You have exceptional organizational and time management abilities, allowing you to manage multiple cases simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, meet deadlines, and achieve billable targets. You ensure team coordination while delivering top-tier client service. • Client-Focused and Compassionate You approach every case with empathy and a deep commitment to understanding and meeting your client’s needs. • Bilingual Spanish-speaking is a plus. About Company: We are Z Family Law, and we don’t write endings—we create new beginnings. By pairing legal strategy with logistical concierge-style support, we guide clients through life’s unexpected challenges so they can build their best lives. We provide family law and estate planning services to help reorganize and protect families in Maryland and the District of Columbia. We strive to create a culture where every employee is thoroughly engaged and understands how his or her role fits in the big picture. We trust each other implicitly and hold each other accountable for excellent work, meeting deadlines, and hitting budgets. Our team enjoys hanging out with each other, and we regularly devote company time to personal and professional development.

Salary: $95000 – 150000 per year

Location: Rockville, MD

Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 22:24:34 GMT


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