Attorney (Family)
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. The Family Law Attorney will be responsible for drafting motions, pleadings, discovery requests, financial statements, and other legal documents; conducting legal research; reviewing and analyzing discovery; drafting correspondence; negotiating with opposing counsel; and representing clients in court hearings, trials, mediations, and depositions throughout Maryland and DC. Responsibilities also include preparing for trial, including preparing exhibits and communicating with witnesses, maintaining strong client relationships through regular communication and explaining legal processes, and managing multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while providing excellent client service.
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.
- Local travel within the DMV area up to 50% of the time is required.
Nice To Haves
- DC bar admission is a plus.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in family law litigation is preferred.
- Prior courtroom experience preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of pertinent rules, statutes, and guidelines for Maryland and DC preferred.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
