Experienced Family Law Attorney

De Ford Law Firm; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

De Ford Law Firm is seeking an Experienced Family Law Attorney for a full-time, in-person role at our new office. You will develop legal strategy, conduct research, draft pleadings, and represent clients in court with compassion and integrity.

Candidates must have significant Family Law litigation experience and be admitted to the Texas State Bar. The firm offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth in a fast-growing practice serving Harris and Montgomery

Qualifications

• Experience with Family Law Litigation is required.
• Must be admitted to the Texas State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Develop legal strategy and perform aligned legal services.
• Conduct legal research.
• Draft initial pleadings, motions, pleadings, orders, judgments, and status updates.
• Oversee and analyze discovery.
• Represent clients in court for hearings and trials.
• Manage cases independently.
• Supervise legal support staff.
• Conduct consultations with prospective clients.

Skills

Family Law Litigation

Education

Texas State Bar admission

Job description

Job Description

The De Ford Law Firm is hiring an Experienced Family Law Attorney!Are you a family law attorney looking for a full-time, in-person opportunity? Our growing, busy law firm is seeking to welcome an innovative problem solver and strong relationship builder into our beautiful, new office space. We are known for helping clients come through a difficult and emotional process and into a new beginning for themselves and their families, so we're looking for candidates who go beyond legal strategy and litigation to demonstrate extraordinary compassion and care for every client.

Why De Ford Law Firm?

Like many opportunities out there,our pay and benefits are competitive. Unlike most firms, we provide incredible career path opportunities that recognize an attorney's long-term professional goals and unique gifts. This may include development, experiences, and leadership with marketing, purposeful networking, publishing articles, specialized certifications, public speaking engagements...and more. If you're looking for a partner in your own professional growth, we're a great fit.

Compensation

$85,000 - $100,000 yearly with benefits

Responsibilities

Our attorneys will be primarily responsible for:

• Developing legal strategy and performing aligned legal services
• Conducting legal research
• Drafting initial pleadings, motions, pleadings, orders, judgments, and status updates
• Overseeing and analyzing discovery
• Representing clients in court for various types of hearings and trials
• Managing cases independently
• Supervising legal support staff
• Conducting consultations with prospective clients

Qualifications

• You must have experience with Family Law Litigation
• You must be admitted to the Texas State Bar

About Company

We are a fast-growing and award-winning family law firm serving family law, estate planning, probate, and guardianship clients in Harris and Montgomery Counties in Texas. Our firm has a unique position in an adversarial system, empowering and educating clients to navigate their legal matters. We believe that the quality of our people and systems is essential in helping clients move through an uncertain and adversarial system.