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Z Family Law in Rockville, Maryland seeks a seasoned Senior Attorney specializing in Family Law Litigation. We are committed to guiding clients in starting anew and fostering a collaborative atmosphere among legal professionals to help them achieve the future they desire. We are looking for an experienced family law attorney who values innovative approaches and impactful outcomes over unnecessary conflicts to join our team. Our goal is to revolutionize family law practice by empowering clients to shape their own futures and fostering positive change. At Z Family Law, we prioritize the personal and professional growth of all team members and offer the opportunity to work alongside dedicated legal professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support and expert advice. If you are passionate about making a real difference in people's lives, we welcome you to be part of our rapidly expanding family law practice in Rockville, Maryland. Compensation: $95,000 - $150,000 per year based on experience, plus benefits package. Benefits: • Health insurance contributions • 401(k) with a 4% match • Life insurance • Short-term disability coverage Cell phone allowance • Flexible paid time off • Reimbursement for approved continuing legal education and bar dues Responsibilities: Key responsibilities as an attorney with Z Family Law are to: • Represent You will provide knowledgeable legal counsel and advocacy in all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody, support, and property division. Your knowledge will guide clients through challenging times. • Litigate You will handle all phases of family law litigation, from pleadings and discovery to settlement negotiations, trials, and post-judgment matters. Your strategic approach will be key to achieving the best outcomes for clients. • Advocate You will present persuasive, thematically driven arguments in court during trials, hearings, and settlement discussions, upholding ethical and professional standards in all interactions and legal proceedings. • Negotiate You will lead negotiations and mediation on behalf of clients, striving to reach amicable resolutions that align with their goals and best interests. • Strategize You will develop, implement, and oversee case strategies tailored to the unique needs and goals of each client, ensuring a path that aligns with their best interests. • Collaborate You will work closely with colleagues, paralegals, legal assistants, and other administrative staff to ensure cases are handled efficiently and effectively, maintaining open lines of communication within the team. • Connect You will build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with clients by providing compassionate, responsive, results-driven, and comprehensive legal service. • Grow You will participate in the firm’s business development efforts, including client outreach, networking, and other activities to expand our practice and reach more families in need. • Deliver You will meet a billable hour requirement of 1,560 hours annually, demonstrating a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services and achieving client satisfaction. • Manage You will oversee family law cases within the firm's established policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and quality in our legal services. • Learn You will stay updated on family law statutes and precedents, remain informed of any changes in the field, and meet continuing education requirements to enhance your knowledge. • Own You will take full ownership of developing case strategies, including preparing and drafting legal documents such as pleadings, trial memoranda, motions, discovery requests, marital settlement agreements, and prenuptial agreements. As a Senior Attorney at Z Family Law, you will play a key role in providing exceptional legal services to clients. You will manage a variety of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, domestic violence, and property division. You will handle cases from start to finish, including developing case strategies, drafting legal documents, and representing clients in court. Regular client communication will be essential, as you guide clients through the legal process and set realistic expectations. Collaboration with other attorneys and support staff will be crucial to ensure the best outcomes for clients. Qualifications: First and foremost, you have a deep passion for guiding clients through their current family conflicts and helping them envision a new beginning that might not yet be clear to them. Additionally, you’re enthusiastic about the idea of approaching this work in a unique and innovative way. Without this passion, the rest of your qualifications won’t matter much—but if you do have it, these skills are essential. You’re the perfect fit for Z Family Law if you are: • Licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland. The ideal candidate will also be licensed in DC and/or the Commonwealth of Virginia. • Experienced You’ve been helping families for at least 3-5 years in Maryland and/or DC family law. • Efficient in managing multiple cases and prioritizing competing tasks comes easily to you. • Skilled in litigating and negotiating with proven courtroom experience. • Collaborative You can work collaboratively with other attorneys and support staff to deliver the best possible outcomes for clients. • Skilled Communicator You excel in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy, with outstanding written and verbal communication skills that enable you to effectively represent and advocate for clients both in and out of the courtroom. • Tech-savvy You must be comfortable with technology and appreciate how it makes our services more accessible to clients and facilitates collaboration between team members. • Organized and Efficient You have exceptional organizational and time management abilities, allowing you to manage multiple cases simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, meet deadlines, and achieve billable targets. You ensure team coordination while delivering top-tier client service. • Client-Focused and Compassionate You approach every case with empathy and a deep commitment to understanding and meeting your client's needs. • Bilingual Spanish-speaking is a plus. About Company: Why Join Us? ● Dynamic Work Environment ● Growth Opportunities ● Meaningful Work ● Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes health insurance contributions, employer-matched 401(k), employer-sponsored life insurance, short-term disability coverage, complimentary parking, and paid time off. At Z Family Law, we don’t write endings—we create new beginnings. Join one of the fastest-growing family law firms in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and help us make a difference together. If you’re ready to take on a role where your energy and passion will make a real impact, apply today!

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