Description:
A Go-To Law Firm for Middle-Market Businesses and Individuals seeks a family law attorney with 3-6 years of experience to join our firm.This person is expected to handle cases with a high level of independence, as well as co-counsel cases with senior attorneys; manage day-to-day tasks, develop case information, evidence, and settlement options; handle motions and other hearings independently; manage trial preparation; and work with paralegals/legal assistants.
Excellent writing and analytical skills and strong academic credentials are required. Maryland and DC Bar required.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Executes case strategy independently and/or with senior attorneys, paralegals, clients and support staff.
- Manages high level/high asset cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; corresponds with opposing counsel.
- Proactively keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.
- Supports case planning; prepares materials for mediation; prepares pleadings; research and analysis of legal issues.
- Manages the discovery process, including review and analysis of discovery responses, preparation of requests, responses, pleadings, and correspondence related to discovery. Prepares for depositions.
- Is involved with trials and other court proceedings, working with support staff in organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, and ensuring that witnesses are available and prepared when needed.
- Attends business development and networking functions.
- Works productively and collaboratively in a team environment.
For additional information about our Family Law practice at A Go-To Law Firm for Middle-Market Businesses and Individuals, refer to the following web link: http://www.lerchearly.com/services/divorce-family-law .
