Family Law Attorney

The Law Offices of Josephia Rouse

Family Law Attorney

Rockville, MD
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our law group is growing, and we are looking for a sharp family attorney who will zealously represent clients in all areas of family law. You’ll assist individuals in a variety of situations, such as navigating prenuptial agreements and attending court hearings for divorce, alimony/spousal support, and child support. The prime candidate will have experience with a range of sensitive legal issues, such as child abuse, child custody, and domestic violence, and be able to maintain composure, negotiate, and argue effectively even in emotional and high-stress situations. If you are passionate about helping people navigate some of the most difficult challenges they may face in their lives, start your application today Responsibilities: • Prepare legal documents such as legal pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgments, and orders for a high volume of cases • Help solve legal problems for clients through analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of action • Divide marital assets, including real estate, when necessary during divorce proceedings • Organize and maintain client files to ensure they are kept current • Work closely with paralegals and senior partners to ensure swift action through the civil litigation process As a Family Law Attorney at Divorce With A Plan, you will: • Assist clients by understanding their needs, analyzing each case, and developing tailored legal strategies. • Manage all aspects of divorce proceedings, including the division of marital assets and real estate. • Draft pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, judgments, orders, and related legal documents for a high-volume caseload. • First-chair contested hearings and trials; design and execute litigation strategies. • Lead negotiations and mediations; propose and secure practical settlement pathways (e.g., MSAs, consent orders). • Conduct and defend depositions; prepare clients, witnesses, and experts for testimony. • Collaborate with senior partners, associates, and paralegals to efficiently move cases through litigation. • Supervise and mentor associates, junior attorneys, and paralegals; review work product and provide coaching. • Maintain organized, compliant, and up-to-date client files. • Set and manage client expectations, ensuring a positive client experience. • Consistently meet quality, productivity, and client satisfaction goals. • Make sure that every client's expectations are properly set and met. Ensuring that every client is a happy client. • First-chair contested hearings and trials; craft and execute litigation strategy. • Lead negotiations/mediations; propose practical settlement pathways (MSAs, consent orders). • Supervise associates/juniors/paralegals; review work product and provide coaching. • Conduct/defend depositions; prepare clients, witnesses, and experts. • Draft persuasive pleadings, motions, discovery plans, and proposed orders. • Maintain organized, compliant files; meet quality, productivity, and client-satisfaction goals. • Contribute to process improvement and thought leadership in Maryland family law. Qualifications: • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations • Extra consideration for those with a criminal justice background • Must have worked on family law issues for at least 1-2 years; handling of real estate also required • 4-year degree with a legal background and J.D. degree are necessary for this position • Ability to successfully represent both plaintiff and defendant sides of a case • Must be licensed to practice law in the State of MD (strong consideration for licensure in DC and VA). • Prior experience representing clients in hearings, trials, and mediation is required. • Persuasive writing skills and verbal communication skills are critical, along with management of support staff and interpersonal skills. • Great legal research skill is a must. • Must have 5+ years of first-chair trial family law experience. Compensation: $170,000 - $225,000 DOE

    • As a Family Law Attorney at Divorce With A Plan, you will: • Assist clients by understanding their needs, analyzing each case, and developing tailored legal strategies. • Manage all aspects of divorce proceedings, including the division of marital assets and real estate. • Draft pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, judgments, orders, and related legal documents for a high-volume caseload. • First-chair contested hearings and trials; design and execute litigation strategies. • Lead negotiations and mediations; propose and secure practical settlement pathways (e.g., MSAs, consent orders). • Conduct and defend depositions; prepare clients, witnesses, and experts for testimony. • Collaborate with senior partners, associates, and paralegals to efficiently move cases through litigation. • Supervise and mentor associates, junior attorneys, and paralegals; review work product and provide coaching. • Maintain organized, compliant, and up-to-date client files. • Set and manage client expectations, ensuring a positive client experience. • Consistently meet quality, productivity, and client satisfaction goals. • Make sure that every client's expectations are properly set and met. Ensuring that every client is a happy client. • First-chair contested hearings and trials; craft and execute litigation strategy. • Lead negotiations/mediations; propose practical settlement pathways (MSAs, consent orders). • Supervise associates/juniors/paralegals; review work product and provide coaching. • Conduct/defend depositions; prepare clients, witnesses, and experts. • Draft persuasive pleadings, motions, discovery plans, and proposed orders. • Maintain organized, compliant files; meet quality, productivity, and client-satisfaction goals. • Contribute to process improvement and thought leadership in Maryland family law.

  • Compensation
    $170,000-$225,000 per year