Associate Attorney (Litigation) - Family Law

Strickler, Platnick & Hatfield; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Strickler, Platnick & Hatfield, P.C. in Maryland and DC seeks an experienced Associate Attorney to join its growing family law team.

You will manage an active caseload, meet clients, draft motions, and handle discovery with mentorship from senior attorneys.

This boutique firm emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and meaningful courtroom experience, with hybrid work flexibility and confidential client service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience (family law experience preferred).
• Strong legal writer and persuasive advocate.
• Comfortable communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Exhibits sound judgment and professionalism.
• Possesses strong organizational and case-management skills.
• Motivated to develop into an outstanding family law attorney.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active caseload with attorney support and mentorship.
• Meet directly with clients and develop case strategy.
• Draft motions, pleadings, memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests.
• Review and organize financial, business, and evidentiary records.
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediation.
• Conduct depositions and witness preparation.
• Attend hearings, settlement conferences, and trials.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Client communication

Case management

Job description

Strickler, Platnick & Hatfield, P.C. ("The Modern Family Law Firm") is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join our growing team.

We are a boutique family law firm representing clients throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C. Our practice is devoted exclusively to family law matters, including divorce, custody, child support, alimony, property division, relocation cases, contempt actions, and post-judgment litigation.

Unlike many firms, we are looking for an attorney who already has litigation experience and is ready to take on an active caseload with significant client responsibility. Family law experience is preferred but not required. Strong litigation experience in family law, civil litigation, criminal litigation, or judicial clerkships will be highly valued.

What You'll Do

You will work directly with clients and collaborate closely with our attorneys on sophisticated and challenging family law matters. Responsibilities include:

• Managing an active caseload with attorney support and mentorship
• Meeting directly with clients and developing case strategy
• Drafting motions, pleadings, memoranda, and other litigation documents
• Preparing and responding to discovery requests
• Reviewing and organizing financial, business, and evidentiary records
• Negotiating settlements and participating in mediation
• Conducting depositions and witness preparation
• Attending hearings, settlement conferences, and trials
• Working collaboratively with partners, associates, and support staff to obtain outstanding results for clients

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate:

• Has 2+ years of litigation experience (family law experience is a plus but not required)
• Is a strong legal writer and persuasive advocate
• Is comfortable communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and courts
• Exercises sound judgment and professionalism
• Possesses strong organizational and case-management skills
• Is motivated to develop into an outstanding family law attorney
• Thrives in a collegial, team-oriented environment

Judicial clerkship experience will be considered valuable litigation experience.

Why Join Us?

At Strickler, Platnick & Hatfield, attorneys are not just assigned files and left to figure things out. We believe in mentorship, collaboration, and professional development, while also providing meaningful autonomy and courtroom experience.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus opportunities
• Health and retirement benefits
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Substantial courtroom and litigation experience
• Direct mentorship from experienced family law attorneys
• A supportive and collegial team culture
• Clear opportunities for long-term growth and advancement

If you're an experienced litigator looking to build a rewarding career in family law with a respected and growing boutique firm, we'd love to hear from you.

All inquiries and submissions will be kept strictly confidential.