Family Law Attorney

The Law Offices of Josephia Rouse•Rockville, MD

25d

About The Position

Our law group 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, and child support. The prime candidate will have experience with a 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 As a Family Law Attorney at Divorce With A Plan , you will: Assist clients by understanding their needs, analyzing each case, and developing tailored legal strategies. Manage all aspects of divorce proceedings, including the division of marital assets and real estate. Draft pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, judgments, orders, and related legal documents for a high-volume caseload. First-chair contested hearings and trials; design and execute litigation strategies. Lead negotiations and mediations; propose and secure practical settlement pathways (e.g., MSAs, consent orders). Conduct and defend depositions; prepare clients, witnesses, and experts for testimony. Collaborate with senior partners, associates, and paralegals to efficiently move cases through litigation. Supervise and mentor associates, junior attorneys, and paralegals; review work product and provide coaching. Maintain organized, compliant, and up-to-date client files. Set and manage client expectations, ensuring a positive client experience. Consistently meet quality, productivity, and client satisfaction goals. Make sure that every client's expectations are properly set and met. Ensuring that every client is a happy client. First-chair contested hearings and trials; craft and execute litigation strategy. Lead negotiations/mediations; propose practical settlement pathways (MSAs, consent orders). Supervise associates/juniors/paralegals; review work product and provide coaching. Conduct/defend depositions; prepare clients, witnesses, and experts. Draft persuasive pleadings, motions, discovery plans, and proposed orders. Maintain organized, compliant files; meet quality, productivity, and client-satisfaction goals. Contribute to process improvement and thought leadership in Maryland family law.

Requirements

Must be licensed to practice law in the State of MD (strong consideration for licensure in DC and VA).
Prior experience representing clients in hearings, trials, and mediation is required.
Persuasive writing skills and verbal communication skills are critical, along with management of support staff and interpersonal skills.
Great legal research skill is a must.
Must have 5+ years of first-chair trial family law experience.

Responsibilities

Assist clients by understanding their needs, analyzing each case, and developing tailored legal strategies.
Manage all aspects of divorce proceedings, including the division of marital assets and real estate.
Draft pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, judgments, orders, and related legal documents for a high-volume caseload.
First-chair contested hearings and trials; design and execute litigation strategies.
Lead negotiations and mediations; propose and secure practical settlement pathways (e.g., MSAs, consent orders).
Conduct and defend depositions; prepare clients, witnesses, and experts for testimony.
Collaborate with senior partners, associates, and paralegals to efficiently move cases through litigation.
Supervise and mentor associates, junior attorneys, and paralegals; review work product and provide coaching.
Maintain organized, compliant, and up-to-date client files.
Set and manage client expectations, ensuring a positive client experience.
Consistently meet quality, productivity, and client satisfaction goals.
Make sure that every client's expectations are properly set and met.
Ensuring that every client is a happy client.
First-chair contested hearings and trials; craft and execute litigation strategy.
Lead negotiations/mediations; propose practical settlement pathways (MSAs, consent orders).
Supervise associates/juniors/paralegals; review work product and provide coaching.
Conduct/defend depositions; prepare clients, witnesses, and experts.
Draft persuasive pleadings, motions, discovery plans, and proposed orders.
Maintain organized, compliant files; meet quality, productivity, and client-satisfaction goals.
Contribute to process improvement and thought leadership in Maryland family law.