JC Law is the largest family law practice in the state of Maryland with a growing presence in the mid-Atlantic region. They are seeking an Associate Attorney to support clients in various family law matters including divorce proceedings and custody filings, while participating in the firm's unique development program.
Responsibilities
- Working with the in-house financial team to forecast client billings
- Providing representation of clients in court and through legal proceedings
- Participating in JC Law’s Perfect Client Lifecycle development program
- Managing a regular schedule of hearings and court appearances
- Advising staff on legal matters and interpretation of laws and statutes
Skills
- Licensed to practice law in Virginia (a plus if you are barred in other states we have offices)
- Experience litigating domestic, criminal and civil cases preferred
- Strong interpersonal and 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 the same areas
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans including an HSA option
- 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for individual employees
- 401K retirement plan and Profit-Sharing plan
- Flexibility to work remotely 1 days per week after 90 days
Company Overview
- We are a family, civil, and criminal litigation firm with multiple offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. It was founded in 1993, and is headquartered in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://jamescrawfordlaw.com/.