Divorce and Family Lawyer
alber firm pcWashington (DC)
About the role
Required Qualifications:
Active Maryland Bar license and in good standing, with a minimum of 3 years of Maryland practice.
Substantial experience practicing divorce and family law, including contested divorce, custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution/property division, and protective or family-offense matters.
Demonstrated first-chair courtroom experience, including personally handling contested hearings, motions, evidentiary proceedings and/or trials.
Ability to independently manage cases from initial consultation through settlement, trial and post-judgment proceedings.
Strong litigation, negotiation, legal research, writing and courtroom advocacy skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop case strategy and make independent decisions on complex family-law matters.
Excellent client-management and communication skills, particularly when dealing with high-conflict or emotionally sensitive family matters.
Solo practitioners and attorneys from small family-law practices are strongly encouraged to apply.
Experience handling a substantial caseload independently is highly valued.
Candidates practicing or residing in Montgomery, Howard, Anne Arundel, Baltimore County, and the greater Baltimore/Washington metropolitan areas are encouraged to apply.
Strong professional judgment, organizational skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a broader legal and administrative team.
Experience with practice-management technology and electronic case management systems is a plus.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
First-chair experience in contested divorce, custody and financial matters.
Complex/high-asset divorce experience.
Experience with business valuation, complex property division, executive compensation or other sophisticated financial issues.
Experience in both settlement negotiations and contested litigation.
Existing solo or small-firm practice experience.
Experience mentoring or supervising junior attorneys or legal staff.
Strong courtroom presence and demonstrated ability to advocate effectively before Maryland family courts.
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