Senior Attorney - Family Law Litigation

Description:

Description:
Family Law Attorney - Rockville, MD

Full-Time | $95,000–$150,000/year (commensurate with experience)

Z Family Law: Redefining What It Means to Practice Family Law

At Z Family Law, we believe family law isn't just about resolving cases—it's about helping people rebuild and reimagine their lives. We guide clients through major life transitions with compassion, strategy, and strength.

Now, we're seeking a dedicated Family Law Attorney who shares our passion for people and purpose—and who's ready to make a meaningful impact every day.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Purpose-Driven Practice
• Play a key role in empowering families to move forward with clarity, dignity, and hope.

Professional Growth:
Join a forward-thinking firm that values your ideas, supports your development, and invests in your long-term success.

Collaborative Culture:
Work alongside a compassionate, mission-driven team that understands the importance of balance, respect, and community.

Compensation & Benefits:
Salary: $95,000–$150,000/year (commensurate with experience)

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Health insurance contributions
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Cell phone allowance
• Flexible paid time off
• CLE and bar dues reimbursement

Who You Are:

• A skilled family law attorney experienced in divorce, custody, support, and property division
• A compassionate communicator who combines empathy with sound legal judgment
• A collaborative professional who thrives in a supportive, high-performing environment
• A lifelong learner eager to refine your craft and help shape the future of family law

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're ready to do meaningful work, empower clients, and grow within a firm that's redefining family law—we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and join Z Family Law—where we're changing what's possible for families.

Responsibilities:
Senior Attorney – Family Law
We're looking for a Senior Family Law Attorney to join our dedicated team and deliver compassionate, high-quality legal representation. In this role, you'll manage a full caseload from intake to resolution — including divorce, custody, support, property division, and domestic violence matters — guiding clients through life's most challenging transitions with strategy, skill, and empathy.

What You'll Do:

• Represent: Serve as a trusted advisor and advocate, providing thoughtful counsel through emotionally complex family law matters.
• Litigate: Manage all phases of litigation — pleadings, discovery, negotiations, hearings, trials, and post-judgment proceedings — with confidence, precision, and purpose.
• Advocate: Craft and present persuasive, thematically driven arguments in court and settlement settings while upholding the highest ethical standards.
• Negotiate: Lead settlement discussions and mediations to achieve fair, practical outcomes that align with each client's priorities.
• Strategize: Develop and execute tailored case strategies designed to protect client interests and reach sustainable resolutions.
• Collaborate: Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure every case is handled efficiently and effectively.
• Connect: Build strong, trust-based relationships with clients through open communication, transparency, and empathy.
• Deliver: Maintain a steady, high-quality workload with an annual billable requirement of 1,560 hours, reflecting a consistent commitment to client service.
• Manage: Take ownership of case management, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to firm protocols.
• Grow: Stay current with developments in family law and pursue ongoing professional education.
• Execute: Draft, review, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery, and agreements with precision and attention to detail.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a valid license to practice law in Maryland and preferably in DC and/or Virginia.
• Demonstrated experience of 3-5 years in handling family law cases in Maryland and/or DC.
• Proven track record in litigating and negotiating with successful courtroom experience.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other legal professionals and support staff to achieve optimal client outcomes.
• Excellent skills in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy, with exceptional written and verbal communication abilities to advocate for clients both in and out of court.
• Comfortable and proficient with technology to enhance client accessibility and team collaboration.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to handle multiple cases, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and achieve billable targets while delivering top-tier client service.
• Approach every case with empathy, compassion, and a strong commitment to understanding and meeting client needs.
• Fluency in Spanish is an added advantage.

Compensation:

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