Senior Attorney

Licensed in MD & DC

Remote Mission Driven Leadership Opportunity

Your Advocacy Matters. Your Leadership Multiplies It.

Youve mastered the courtroom.

Now youre ready to lead with purpose.

Are you a seasoned Family Law litigator who thrives in high-stakes cases moves confidently under pressure and wants your work to truly matter Do you bring not only a sharp legal strategy but also the presence judgment and clarity to guide and elevate other attorneys

This is more than a role. Its a platform.

The Murphy Law Firm is seeking a Senior Attorney a confident strategic legal leader who excels in complex litigation and is energized by mentoring shaping systems and strengthening a mission-driven firm.

Youll spend approximately 80% of your time in the courtroom and on cases you love while dedicating 20% to high-level leadership including mentorship guidance and operational insight that helps the entire team perform at its best.

This role is ideal for an attorney who:

• Loves practicing law at a high level
• Wants their leadership to have real influence
• Is ready to make a lasting impact without leaving litigation behind

If youre ready for a role where your advocacy changes lives and your leadership defines the future this may be your moment.

The Murphy Law Firm wants you.

What Youll 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

What Were Looking For

Experience Credentials

• 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

Skills & Mindset

• 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

Preferred Experience

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

Required Experience:

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