Senior Attorney

Licensed in MD and DC

Fully Remote Mission Driven Leadership Opportunity

Your Talent. Your Purpose. Your Moment.

Are you a seasoned Family Law litigator who thrives in a fast-paced mission-driven environment

Do you bring not only courtroom mastery but also the clarity and confidence to mentor and guide a high-performing legal team Are you ready for a role where your advocacy transforms lives and your leadership strengthens the entire firm

If so The Murphy Law Firm wants you.

We are seeking a Senior Attorney a proactive strategic and independent legal leader who excels in complex litigation while dedicating 20% of their role to high-level leadership mentorship and operational oversight.

This position is ideal for a litigator who loves the work loves making an impact and wants to shape a team without stepping away from the courtroom.

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:

Senior IC