Staff Attorney - Family Law

Peak Partners; Maryland; On-site; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization is seeking a Family Law Staff Attorney to represent survivors of domestic violence in various Maryland jurisdictions. This role requires a law degree, good standing in the Maryland bar, and at least two years of experience in family law or related litigation. The organization offers additional training and mentorship in family law practice, making it an ideal opportunity for dedicated candidates interested in public interest law.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience practicing family law or equivalent litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality representation in protective orders and family law cases.
• Conduct comprehensive consultations regarding divorce, custody, alimony and other divisions of marital property.
• Maintain client database and systems.

Skills

Passion for ending domestic violence

Interest in public interest law

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Law degree and membership in good standing in the Maryland bar

Job description

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This range is provided by Peak Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$71,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Peak Partners has a well-established not-for-profit organization in search of a Family Law Staff Attorney to join its team. The right candidate will be charged with representing survivors of domestic violence in proceedings in various jurisdictions, including throughout Maryland. Our client seeks applicants who are passionate about ending domestic violence, interested in public interest law, and have at least two years’ experience practicing family law or equivalent litigation experience. Additional training and mentorship on working with survivors of intimate partner violence and family law practice will be provided so experience in this sub-specialty is not required.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Providing high-quality representation in protective orders and family law cases.
• Conduct comprehensive consultations regarding divorce, custody, alimony and other divisions of marital property.
• Maintain client database and systems.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Law degree and membership in good standing in the Maryland bar
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Minimum two years of experience practicing family law or equivalent litigation experience

If you think you have the qualifications stated above and are interested in exploring a new opportunity, we will welcome the chance to review your resume and talk further.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Public Assistance Programs

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