Senior Attorney

The Murphy Law Firm

Senior Attorney

Upper Marlboro, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We are looking for an experienced senior attorney to help our clients achieve favorable outcomes with legal matters. You will advocate for clients, advise them on the best course of action, and implement their legal support plan. You should have previous trial experience, be able to manage a heavy caseload, and use your general counsel experience and interpersonal skills to mentor our lower-level associates to ensure a continued legacy of prosperity. If this sounds like an opportunity that is ideal for you, please contact us today. Responsibilities: • Maintain knowledge of local, state, and federal statutes and applicable laws • Represent clients in court to argue motions during legal proceedings • Counsel associates to resolve or prevent conflicts • Strategize, prepare for, and attend trial proceedings, mediation, and arbitration • Get appropriate documents prepared, such as motions, pleadings, notices, and discovery requests and responses 80% Litigation, Case Management, and Client Advocacy • As a Senior Attorney at The Murphy Law Firm, the majority of your work will involve: • Championing clients in custody, divorce, child support, and protective order matters • Taking ownership of complex cases from inception through resolution • Representing clients in court with confidence, precision, and exceptional advocacy • Developing strategic, tailored litigation plans that protect client interests • Conducting client meetings and providing clear, compassionate legal counsel • Managing case files with accuracy, timeliness, and compliance • Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships • Approaching sensitive matters, including domestic violence and contested custody, with empathy and professionalism 20% Leadership, Mentorship, and Operational Oversight • You will also dedicate a meaningful portion of your role to strengthening our legal team through: • Providing mentorship, strategic guidance, and feedback to attorneys and paralegals • Monitoring and enforcing compliance with KPIs, timekeeping, deadlines, and workflow standards • Ensuring that billables across your team are current, accurate, and collected • Supporting a culture of excellence through clarity, professionalism, and accountability • Collaborating with the Managing Attorney and Operations team to improve processes and drive outcomes • Contributing to a signature, high-quality client experience at every stage of representation Qualifications: • Excellent time management and interpersonal skills are required, as well as persuasive writing and verbal communication skills • Five years of experience as a senior associate in the legal industry • Four-year bachelor’s degree and successful completion of law school from an accredited law school • Admitted to local and state bar associations • Prior experience representing clients in trials, mediation, and arbitration Experience Credentials15+ years of Family Law litigation experience , including trial readiness • J.D. from an accredited law school • Active Maryland and D.C. licenses • Strong negotiation, litigation, and courtroom advocacy skills Skills & Mindset • Exceptional written and oral communication • Leadership instincts rooted in clarity, empathy, and accountability • Strong time management and strategic legal thinking • Proven ability to independently manage and advance complex cases • Professionalism and steadiness under pressure • Financial and operational awareness, including accurate timekeeping and billing discipline • A compassionate, client-first mentality Preferred Experience • Estate Planning • Innovative, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving Compensation: $142,500 - $180,000 yearly

    • 80% Litigation, Case Management, and Client Advocacy • As a Senior Attorney at The Murphy Law Firm, the majority of your work will involve: • Championing clients in custody, divorce, child support, and protective order matters • Taking ownership of complex cases from inception through resolution • Representing clients in court with confidence, precision, and exceptional advocacy • Developing strategic, tailored litigation plans that protect client interests • Conducting client meetings and providing clear, compassionate legal counsel • Managing case files with accuracy, timeliness, and compliance • Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships • Approaching sensitive matters, including domestic violence and contested custody, with empathy and professionalism20% Leadership, Mentorship, and Operational Oversight • You will also dedicate a meaningful portion of your role to strengthening our legal team through: • Providing mentorship, strategic guidance, and feedback to attorneys and paralegals • Monitoring and enforcing compliance with KPIs, timekeeping, deadlines, and workflow standards • Ensuring that billables across your team are current, accurate, and collected • Supporting a culture of excellence through clarity, professionalism, and accountability • Collaborating with the Managing Attorney and Operations team to improve processes and drive outcomes • Contributing to a signature, high-quality client experience at every stage of representation

  • Compensation
    $142,500-$180,000 per year