What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Attorney position at The Murphy Law Firm?
$110,000 - $120,000
Responsibilities:- Prepare legal documents such as legal pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgments, and orders for a high volume of cases
- Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation and forming a strategy for a plan of action
- Communicate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move through the civil litigation process
- Divide marital assets, including real estate, when necessary during divorce proceedings
- Ensure clients are effectively represented at court hearings as needed
- Develop a strategic approach and provide leadership and direction to paralegals and legal assistants
- Manage full case handling responsibilities from inception through resolution
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on issues relating to ongoing or potential cases
- Draft and review initial pleadings, motions, briefs, and other pleadings
- Appear in Court to represent clients
- Prepare clients and cases for trial
- Interact with clients and work with experts
- Cultivate relationships with the firm's existing and future clients
- At least 1-2 years of working in a law firm on family law issues as well as real estate (determining marital property) is necessary
- 4-year degree with a legal background and J.D. degree are necessary for this position
- Proven record of success in advocating for plaintiffs and defendants
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations
- Prior work or studies in criminal justice preferred
- Licensed to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia
- Must have at least three years of family law litigation experience (This is non-negotiable)
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills
- Must be familiar with Google Drive and G-Suite products
Preferred Qualifications:
- Criminal and/or Personal Injury law experience, highly desired
- MyCase (case management system) experience, highly desired
The Murphy Law Firm takes on primarily family, criminal, and personal injury law matters, which include matters involving drug possession, DUI/DWI, traffic citations, handgun charges, divorce, child visitation, child support, alimony, domestic violence, custody, and car accidents.
Angel Murphy, Esq. is the Founding and Managing Attorney of The Murphy Law Firm, LLC. As a licensed Maryland and District of Columbia attorney and passionate advocate, Angel takes a personal approach to lawyering by devising a creative legal strategy for each client and for each case. Angel enjoys helping her clients face and overcome their legal challenges. She identifies with her clients and will work tirelessly to ensure that they are treated fairly in the courtroom and that their case gets the best possible outcome.
Salary : $110,000 - $120,000