What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Law Attorney position at Jerry Williams III LLC?
Our law firm 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, division of property, child custody and child support, and protection orders. The best candidate will have experience with a wide 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.
Compensation:$100,500 - $110,000 yearly
Responsibilities:- Represent clients in court proceedings as needed
- Keep client files properly organized and up to date
- Communicate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move through the civil litigation process
- Assist clients effectively by understanding their needs analyzing the situation then strategizing and deciding on a proper course of action
- Handle the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings as needed
- Create legal documents such as pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgements and orders for a high volume of cases
- Experience at a legal firm working on family law and real estate issues (determining marital property) for at least 1-2 years is required
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the State of Maryland
- Must have handled at least 40 hearings, 20 trials
- Demonstrated ability to educate clients through a family law case
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in Family Law Litigation in Maryland
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, and attention to detail
- A compassionate advocate with experience navigating high-conflict, emotional cases with a client-centered approach
At JERRY WILLIAMS III, LLC , we are experiencing growth and have earned a solid reputation for delivering exceptional legal services to our family law clients.
We are driven by our core values of Responsiveness, Communication, and Education. Joining us means being a part of a firm that values learning, commitment, and a genuine desire to effectively guide clients through a difficult time.
We provide clients value through the following:
- A client-centered approach to provide legal services
- Zealous representation
- Team approach to solving legal problems, including client and lawyer strategy sessions to reach solutions
- Access to legal services through unbundled and limited scope services
- Strong, experienced, and aggressive advocacy when hearings and trials have been scheduled
Salary : $100,500 - $110,000