Senior Family Law Attorney (MD & DC Licensed) Remote | Mission-Driven | Litigation-Focused | Leadership Track | Immediate Opportunity Your Advocacy Changes Lives. Your Leadership Shapes the Future. • You know how to command a courtroom. • You know how to negotiate from strength. • You know how to guide clients through the most difficult season of their lives with clarity and strategy. Now you’re ready for more! • More influence. • More leadership. • More impact beyond your individual caseload. The Murphy Law Firm is seeking a Senior Family Law Attorney licensed in Maryland and Washington, DC, to step into a high-level role where litigation excellence meets strategic leadership. This is not a role where you step away from court. This is where you elevate it. Responsibilities: • Provide guidance and advice to associate attorneys and paralegals to resolve or prevent conflicts • Stay updated on changing applicable laws and statutes on the local, state, and federal levels • Perform research, draft briefs, pleadings, and motions • Prepare legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery requests/responses • Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during legal proceedings What You’ll Do 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: • Five years of experience as a senior associate in the legal industry • Applicants must have trial, mediation, and arbitration representation experience • Active member in good standing with local and state bar associations • Four-year bachelor’s degree and successful completion of law school from an accredited law school • Work independently while handling a heavy caseload What We’re Looking For Experience Credentials • 15+ 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
• What You’ll Do80% 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