Description:
Description:Licensed in MD & DC
Remote | Mission Driven | Leadership Opportunity
Your Advocacy Matters. Your Leadership Multiplies It.
You've mastered the courtroom.
Now you're ready to lead with purpose.
Are you a seasoned Family Law litigator who thrives in high-stakes cases, moves confidently under pressure, and wants your work to truly matter? Do you bring not only a sharp legal strategy, but also the presence, judgment, and clarity to guide and elevate other attorneys?
This is more than a role. It's a platform.
The Murphy Law Firm is seeking a Senior Attorney, a confident, strategic legal leader who excels in complex litigation and is energized by mentoring, shaping systems, and strengthening a mission-driven firm.
You'll spend approximately 80% of your time in the courtroom and on cases you love, while dedicating 20% to high-level leadership, including mentorship, guidance, and operational insight that helps the entire team perform at its best.
This role is ideal for an attorney who:
- Loves practicing law at a high level
- Wants their leadership to have real influence
- Is ready to make a lasting impact without leaving litigation behind
If you're ready for a role where your advocacy changes lives and your leadership defines the future, this may be your moment.
The Murphy Law Firm wants you.
Responsibilities:
What You'll Do:
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
- 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
- Represent clients in court to argue motions during legal proceedings
- Draft legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery requests and responses
- Supervise and mentor lower level attorneys in proper conflict resolution techniques
- Anticipate, prepare for, and attend trials, mediation, and arbitration on behalf of clients
- Stay updated on changing applicable laws and statutes on the local, state, and federal levels
Qualifications:
What We're Looking For:
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
- Work independently while handling a heavy caseload
- Completion of a 4-year bachelor's degree, as well as 3-year law degree from an accredited law school
- Prior experience representing clients in trials, mediation, and arbitration
- 5 years of required experience as a senior associate in the legal field
- Active member in good standing with local and state bar associations
Compensation:
$135,000 - $165,000 yearly
About The Murphy Law Firm
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.
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.