Description:
Your Role:We are seeking to add an Associate Attorney to our rapidly expanding practice. You will be directly involved in all aspects of the practice of family law supporting our clients in areas including, but not limited to, divorce proceedings, adoptions, prenuptial agreements, visitation rights, protective orders and custody filings. This includes working alongside and learning from our senior attorneys and support staff as well as partaking in a rigorous learning and development program to shape your skills and acumen.
Your Responsibilities:
- Billing at least 34.6 hours per week (approximately 1800 hrs/annually)
- Selling firm services to prospective clients for at least 5 hours per week
- Managing your client collection rate ensuring it remains above 75% on a weekly basis
- Working with the in-house financial team to forecast client billings on a weekly basis
- Providing representation of clients in court and through legal proceedings
- Mentoring and developing assigned Jr. Associates and legal support team
- Participating in Maryland LitigatorsLaw's Perfect Client Lifecycle development program
- Managing a regular schedule of hearings and court appearances
- Advising Maryland Litigators staff on legal matters and interpretation of laws and statutes
Your Background:
We believe results count for more than years of experience. If you prove to be capable of delivering value for your clients and the firm, there is no restriction on how high or how fast you can rise.
- Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania (a plus if you are barred in other states we have offices)
- Experience litigating domestic and civil cases preferred
- Strong interpersonal & communication ability with the ability to influence and persuade
- Superior work ethic with a desire to succeed and build a life-long career in the legal profession
- Organized – able to effectively manage time and multi-task competing priorities
- Knowledgeable in family law areas including childcare, paternity, adoption, domestic violence, ancillary relief, financial settlements, and willing to continue growing your knowledge base
- Adept at drafting custody agreements, wills, divorces, annulments, pre-nuptial agreements, child custody/support, visitation rights, and willing to expand your competency in same
