Associate Attorney

JC Law; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans

Gym membership reimbursement

Stocked fridges and company events

Job summary

JC Law in Linthicum, Maryland is looking for an Associate Attorney to support their family law practice. This role involves various responsibilities including client representation, billing, and mentoring junior associates. The position offers a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $160,000 annually, potential bonuses, and numerous benefits including full healthcare coverage and a 401K plan. Join us in shaping your career with learning and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Virginia; additional state bar membership is preferable.
• Experience in litigating domestic and civil cases is preferred.
• Knowledgeable in areas such as childcare, paternity, adoption, and domestic violence.

Responsibilities

• Bill at least 30 hours per week and win new clients.
• Represent clients in court and manage hearings.
• Mentor junior associates.

Skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge in family law

Legal writing

Education

Licensed to practice law in Virginia

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking to add an Associate Attorney to our rapidly expanding practice. You will be directly involved in all aspects of the practice of family law, supporting our clients in areas including, but not limited to, divorce proceedings, adoptions, prenuptial agreements, visitation rights, protective orders, and custody filings. This includes working alongside and learning from our senior attorneys and support staff as well as partaking in a rigorous learning and development program to shape your skills and acumen.

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Your responsibilities:

• Billing at least 30 hrs per week (approximately 1600 hours/annually)
• Winning new clients via our intake sales funnel for at least 5 hours per week
• Managing your client collection rate ensuring it remains above 75% every week
• Working with the in-house financial team to forecast client billings weekly
• Providing representation of clients in court and through legal proceedings
• Mentoring and developing assigned Jr. Associates and legal support team
• Participating in JC Law’s Perfect Client Lifecycle development program
• Managing a regular schedule of hearings and court appearances
• Advising JC Law staff on legal matters and interpretation of laws and statutes

Your background:

We believe results count for more than years of experience. If you prove to be capable of delivering value for your clients and the firm, there is no restriction on how high or how fast you can rise.

• Licensed to practice law in Virginia (a plus if you are barred in other states we have offices)
• Experience litigating domestic and civil cases preferred
• Strong interpersonal & communication ability with the ability to influence and persuade
• Superior work ethic with a desire to succeed and build a life‑long career in the legal profession
• Organized - able to effectively manage time and multi-task competing priorities
• Knowledgeable in family law areas including childcare, paternity, adoption, domestic violence, ancillary relief, and financial settlements, and willing to continue growing your knowledge base
• Adept at legal writing including custody agreements, wills, divorces, annulments, pre‑nuptial agreements, child custody/support, and visitation rights, ready and willing to grow in each area

What we offer:

We understand that the talent market is competitive. We want candidates to see us as the employer of choice based on our value proposition composed of compensation, resources, and benefits.

Compensation:

• The base salary range for this role is $90,000-$160,000 annually (commensurate with ability)
• Potential to earn annual bonus and weekly commissions in addition to base salary
• Opportunity to achieve Partnership in as little as 5 years depending on value creation
• Periodic compensation reviews & subsequent pay raises when deliverables are met
• Rapid promotability for motivated employees to advance and take on more responsibility

Resources:

• Each attorney has a dedicated support team of paralegals, clerks, and discovery specialists
• Every attorney partakes in an education & training curriculum that exceeds industry standards
• Consistent new client flow via an in-house sales & marketing team to support billable hours
• In‑office Moot Courtroom and instruction designed to enhance your advocacy & litigation skills

Benefits:

• Full medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans including an HSA option
• 100% employer‑paid healthcare premiums for individual employees (Blue Cross/Blue Shield)
• 401K retirement plan with automatic 1.5% equity share
• PTO and 1 week sick time, with the ability to roll over unused PTO from year to year
• 16 hours of personal time, bereavement, 2 hours for voting
• Flexibility to work remotely after 3 months of employment
• Other perks include: gym membership reimbursement, stocked fridges, company events, and more

Company Description: JC Law is the largest family and criminal law practice in the state of Maryland and expanding into the mid-Atlantic region. Established in 1992, the firm has grown in both size and capability into its current leadership position amongst some of the nation’s top family law firms.