Attorney (Family)

STEIN SPERLING BENNETT DE JONG DRISCOLL PC • Rockville, MD

81d • $151,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Stein Sperling is a mid-sized law firm in Montgomery County, MD, with over 45 years of client-focused service. Our dedicated team practices with compassion and integrity, ensuring we meet our clients' needs in a collegial environment. Stein Sperling is seeking a Family Law Attorney to join our busy Family Law Group. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an attorney to gain hands-on experience in all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, and property division, while working closely with experienced attorneys and a diverse client base throughout the Washington Metropolitan area and beyond. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced practice, take responsibility for cases, and gain significant courtroom experience.

Requirements

• Admission to practice law in Maryland is required
• DC bar admission is a plus
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in family law litigation is preferred
• Experience drafting motions, pleadings, discovery requests, financial statements, and other legal documents
• Strong research, organizational, communication, and legal writing skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive and emotionally charged matters with professionalism and compassion
• Ability to manage changing deadlines, client demands, and multiple cases in a fast-paced environment
• Strong time management, planning, and organizational skills to handle a busy caseload efficiently
• Thorough knowledge of pertinent rules, statutes, and guidelines for Maryland and DC preferred
• Prior courtroom experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• DC bar admission
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in family law litigation
• Thorough knowledge of pertinent rules, statutes, and guidelines for Maryland and DC
• Prior courtroom experience

Responsibilities

• Drafting motions, pleadings, discovery requests, financial statements, and other legal documents
• Conducting legal research
• Reviewing and analyzing discovery
• Drafting correspondence
• Negotiating with opposing counsel
• Representing clients in court hearings, trials, mediations, and depositions throughout Maryland and DC
• Preparing for trial, including preparing exhibits and communicating with witnesses
• Maintaining strong client relationships through regular communication and explaining legal processes
• Managing multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while providing excellent client service

Benefits

• Health Insurance including Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(K) Profit Sharing Plan
• Holiday and Birthday Leave
• PTO Leave
• Free Parking
• Wellness Initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program
• CLE and BAR Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level