Family Law Associate: Impactful Client Advocacy & Growth

Orion Placement; Fulton (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer, a Maryland family law practice, seeks an attorney with 2+ years of direct family law experience to handle sophisticated domestic matters on-site in Fulton, MD. You will work directly with clients on divorce, custody, support, and property issues, building negotiation and courtroom skills with seasoned attorneys.

The role emphasizes substantive work beyond mere support tasks, with potential for hybrid flexibility after an initial period.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of directly relevant family law experience.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Maryland Bar membership and good standing.
• Strong knowledge of divorce, custody, support, and related Maryland family law matters.
• Excellent legal writing, research, negotiation, and client communication skills.
• Litigation and courtroom experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to independently manage priorities while working with a legal team.

Responsibilities

• Manage divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, protective orders, and related family law matters.
• Counsel clients through complex and sensitive domestic disputes while developing practical case strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, agreements, discovery, correspondence, and other substantive legal documents.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, negotiations, depositions, and court proceedings.
• Analyze financial, custody, property division, and other issues affecting family law cases.
• Negotiate settlements while remaining prepared to advocate effectively in contested matters.
• Communicate directly with clients and maintain strong relationships throughout the lifecycle of each matter.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to move cases efficiently toward resolution.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Negotiation

Client communication

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Confidential Employer, a Maryland family law practice, seeks an attorney with 2+ years of direct family law experience to handle sophisticated domestic matters on-site in Fulton, MD. You will work directly with clients on divorce, custody, support, and property issues, building negotiation and courtroom skills with seasoned attorneys.

The role emphasizes substantive work beyond mere support tasks, with potential for hybrid flexibility after an initial period.