The Murphy Law Firm is known for helping our clients during their time of need. We are looking to add an experienced full-time Rock Star Attorney licensed in Maryland. The Associate Attorney will have primary responsibility for matters and will generally work collaboratively with the managing attorney in family, criminal, and personal injury matters.

It is our goal to continue the firm's motto and mission of being personable, passionate, and persistent and we need an attorney who not only understands those pillars but wants to work hard to ensure that clients get through extremely emotional and tolling points in their lives. We provide a fun, diversified, collegial culture while performing substantive and engaging work for our clients.

Note: Please include a cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the Mid-Level Associate Attorney position, your resume, a legal writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages), an unofficial copy of your law school transcript, and contact information for three references. Please research the Law Firm and Managing Partner prior to applying to this position.

$90,000 - $110,000 yearly

• Work closely with paralegals and senior partners to ensure swift action through the civil litigation process
• Keep client files properly organized and up to date
• Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation, and forming a strategy for a plan of action
• Represent clients in court proceedings as needed
• Manage the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings when needed
• Develop a strategic approach and provide leadership and direction to paralegals and legal assistants
• Manage full case-handling responsibilities from inception through resolution
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on issues relating to ongoing or potential cases
• Draft and review initial pleadings, motions, briefs, and other pleadings
• Appear in Court as a professional to represent clients
• Prepare clients and cases for trial
• Advise staff on legal matters and interpret laws
• Interact with clients and work with experts
• Cultivate relationships with the firm's existing and future clients
• The ideal candidate needs to have experience with a range of sensitive legal issues such as child abuse, child custody, and domestic violence
• Able to maintain composure, negotiate, and argue effectively even in emotional and high-stress situations.
• Manage full case-handling responsibilities from inception through resolution

• Must have at least three years of Family Law litigation experience (This is non-negotiable)
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice in DC or Maryland
• Demonstrated ability to value client service and teamwork by managing relationships, both internal and external.

Excellent writing and oral communication skills

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  Strong interpersonal skills
• Efficient time management
• Critical thinking
• Multitasking abilities
• Skilled in negotiation, and persuasion techniques
• Ability to think outside the box

Preferred Qualifications:

• Criminal and/or Personal Injury law experience - highly desired
• MyCase (case management system) experience - highly desired
• Creative Problem Solving

The Murphy Law Firm takes on primarily family, criminal, and personal injury law matters, which include matters involving drug possession, DUI/DWI, traffic citations, handgun charges, divorce, child visitation, child support, alimony, domestic violence, custody, and car accidents.

Angel Murphy, Esq. is the Founding and Managing Attorney of The Murphy Law Firm, LLC. As a licensed Maryland and District of Columbia attorney and passionate advocate, Angel takes a personal approach to lawyering by devising a creative legal strategy for each client and for each case. Angel enjoys helping her clients face and overcome their legal challenges. She identifies with her clients and will work tirelessly to ensure that they are treated fairly in the courtroom and that their case gets the best possible outcome.