Senior Family Law Attorney – DC | Lead Complex Cases

Orionplacement; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement represents a respected Washington, DC-based law firm seeking a licensed attorney specialized in family law to lead complex cases, including divorce, custody, child support, and property division. The role requires managing caseload from intake to resolution, drafting pleadings, and representing clients in hearings.

Applicants must have a JD, active DC license, 3+ years of family law experience, strong writing, negotiation, courtroom skills, and leadership potential to mentor

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active DC bar license
• 3+ years of family law experience with litigation exposure
• Strong legal writing, negotiation, and courtroom skills
• Leadership skills with interest in mentoring junior attorneys

Responsibilities

• Lead complex family law cases including divorce, custody, child support, property division, and domestic violence matters
• Manage caseload independently from intake to resolution
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements
• Represent clients in hearings, trials, depositions, and mediations
• Provide strategic advice and compassionate client service
• Mentor and collaborate with junior attorneys and colleagues
• Contribute to the continued growth of the family law practice

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Litigation

Client service

Mentoring junior attorneys

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Orionplacement represents a respected Washington, DC-based law firm seeking a licensed attorney specialized in family law to lead complex cases, including divorce, custody, child support, and property division. The role requires managing caseload from intake to resolution, drafting pleadings, and representing clients in hearings.

Applicants must have a JD, active DC license, 3+ years of family law experience, strong writing, negotiation, courtroom skills, and leadership potential to mentor