Family Lawyer

Our growing law firm is looking to hire a family attorney who is fiercely passionate about representing clients facing one of the most challenging times in their lives. Candidates should be adept at preparing necessary legal documents in connection with prenuptial agreements, initiating and finalizing divorces, alimony, child support/child custody, and real estate and estate planning. Experience in handling legal issues such as child abuse, child custody, and domestic violence is also a must. If you have a proven record of success both in and out of court, apply now!

$135,000 - $150,000

• Attend court proceedings as needed to represent clients
• Divide marital assets, including real estate, when necessary during divorce proceedings
• Help solve legal problems for clients through analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of action
• Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, marital settlement agreements, judgements, and orders for a high volume of cases
• Keep client files properly organized and up to date

• 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

• Ability to successfully represent both plaintiff and defendant sides of a case
• Active member of the ABA (American Bar Association)
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree with a legal background and J.D. degree are required
• Candidates should be great negotiators and communicators, specifically in situations when emotions and stress are high

• 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:

• Family Law experience is a must!
• MyCase (case management system) experience is highly desired
• Estate Planning
• Must be a "TEAM" player

The Murphy Law firm was acclaimed #15 out of 500 of the fastest-growing law firms in the country with 538% growth in 2022!

The Murphy Law Firm primarily handles family law and estate planning matters in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Our company's Motto is Passionate, Personable, and Persistent, we pride ourselves in being JUST THAT!

Angel Murphy, Esq. is the Founding and Managing Attorney of The Murphy Law Firm. As a licensed Maryland and District of Columbia attorney and passionate advocate, Angel and her Team take a personal approach to lawyering by devising a creative legal strategy for each client and for each case. Angel and her Team enjoy helping clients face and overcome their legal challenges. We identify with our clients and will work tirelessly to ensure that they are treated fairly in the courtroom and that their case gets the best possible outcome!