Senior Lawyer

The Murphy Law Firm•Upper Marlboro, MD

2d•Remote

About The Position

Senior Family Law Attorney (MD & DC Licensed) Remote | Mission Driven | Leadership Opportunity | Immediate Hire Your Advocacy Changes Lives. Your Leadership Shapes the Firm. You already know how to win in the courtroom. Now you’re ready to lead with purpose, influence outcomes beyond your own caseload, and still do the litigation you love . The Murphy Law Firm is seeking a Senior Family Law Attorney licensed in Maryland and Washington, DC, to step into a high-impact role where experience, confidence, and leadership are not just values, they’re essential! This is not a step back from litigation. It’s a step forward . Why This Role Is Different You will: Handle complex, high-stakes family law matters that demand experience and sound judgment Spend approximately 80% of your time practicing law in court, strategizing, and advocating Dedicate 20% of your time to leadership , mentoring attorneys, offering guidance, and helping strengthen firm operations Play a key role in a growing, mission-driven firm that values excellence, accountability, and compassion Your leadership won’t be symbolic. It will be felt, relied upon, and respected . This Role Is Ideal If You: Thrive in litigation and high-pressure environments Have mastered family law and want your experience to multiply through others Enjoy mentoring, problem-solving, and improving systems Want your voice at the table without leaving the courtroom Are ready to make a lasting professional impact What You’ll Gain A remote position with meaningful responsibility The opportunity to shape attorneys, cases, and culture A leadership role grounded in trust, autonomy, and respect Work that aligns with purpose, helping families through pivotal moments What You’ll Do 80% Litigation, Case Management, and Client Advocacy As a Senior Attorney at The Murphy Law Firm, the majority of your work will involve: Championing clients in custody, divorce, child support, and protective order matters Taking ownership of complex cases from inception through resolution Representing clients in court with confidence, precision, and exceptional advocacy Developing strategic, tailored litigation plans that protect client interests Conducting client meetings and providing clear, compassionate legal counsel Managing case files with accuracy, timeliness, and compliance Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships Approaching sensitive matters, including domestic violence and contested custody, with empathy and professionalism 20% Leadership, Mentorship, and Operational Oversight You will also dedicate a meaningful portion of your role to strengthening our legal team through: Providing mentorship, strategic guidance, and feedback to attorneys and paralegals Monitoring and enforcing compliance with KPIs, timekeeping, deadlines, and workflow standards Ensuring that billables across your team are current, accurate, and collected Supporting a culture of excellence through clarity, professionalism, and accountability Collaborating with the Managing Attorney and Operations team to improve processes and drive outcomes Contributing to a signature, high-quality client experience at every stage of representation

Requirements

15+ years of Family Law litigation experience , including trial readiness
J.D. from an accredited law school
Active Maryland and D.C. licenses
Strong negotiation, litigation, and courtroom advocacy skills
Exceptional written and oral communication
Leadership instincts rooted in clarity, empathy, and accountability
Strong time management and strategic legal thinking
Proven ability to independently manage and advance complex cases
Professionalism and steadiness under pressure
Financial and operational awareness, including accurate timekeeping and billing discipline
A compassionate, client-first mentality

Nice To Haves

Estate Planning
Innovative, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving

Responsibilities

Championing clients in custody, divorce, child support, and protective order matters
Taking ownership of complex cases from inception through resolution
Representing clients in court with confidence, precision, and exceptional advocacy
Developing strategic, tailored litigation plans that protect client interests
Conducting client meetings and providing clear, compassionate legal counsel
Managing case files with accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships
Approaching sensitive matters, including domestic violence and contested custody, with empathy and professionalism
Providing mentorship, strategic guidance, and feedback to attorneys and paralegals
Monitoring and enforcing compliance with KPIs, timekeeping, deadlines, and workflow standards
Ensuring that billables across your team are current, accurate, and collected
Supporting a culture of excellence through clarity, professionalism, and accountability
Collaborating with the Managing Attorney and Operations team to improve processes and drive outcomes
Contributing to a signature, high-quality client experience at every stage of representation