Family Law Associate Attorney — Civil Litigation

JC Law; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Job summary

JC Law, the largest family law practice in Maryland, is seeking an Associate Attorney to support domestic and civil litigation matters in Linthicum Heights, near Baltimore. You will work closely with senior attorneys and staff across divorce, adoptions, visitation rights, protective orders, and custody filings.

You will participate in a rigorous training and development program, build experience across family law topics, and contribute to a high-performance team through active client

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Maryland and admitted to the Maryland Bar or eligible for admission.
• Experience litigating domestic and civil cases preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with the ability to influence and persuade.
• Superior work ethic with a desire to succeed and build a long-term career in the legal profession.
• Organized, with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities effectively.
• Knowledgeable in family law areas including childcare, paternity, adoption, domestic violence, financial settlements.
• Adept at legal writing including custody agreements, divorces, and prenuptial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Billing at least 34.6 hours per week (approximately 1800 hours annually).
• Win new clients via intake funnel for at least 5 hours per week.
• Maintain client collection rate above 75% weekly.
• Collaborate with in-house finance to forecast client billings weekly.
• Provide representation of clients in court and through legal proceedings.
• Mentor and develop assigned junior associates and support staff.
• Participate in the Perfect Client Lifecycle development program.
• Manage a regular schedule of hearings and court appearances.
• Advise JC Law staff on legal matters and statutes interpretation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Negotiation

Education

Maryland Bar admission

Job description

JC Law, the largest family law practice in Maryland, is seeking an Associate Attorney to support domestic and civil litigation matters in Linthicum Heights, near Baltimore. You will work closely with senior attorneys and staff across divorce, adoptions, visitation rights, protective orders, and custody filings.

You will participate in a rigorous training and development program, build experience across family law topics, and contribute to a high-performance team through active client