Senior Lawyer
Job Location:
Upper Marlboro, MD - USA
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Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced senior attorney to help clients achieve favorable outcomes with legal matters. You will advocate for clients advise them on the best course of action and implement their legal support plan. You should have previous trial experience be able to manage a heavy caseload and use your general counsel experience and interpersonal skills to mentor our lower-level associates to ensure a continued legacy of prosperity. If this sounds like an opportunity that is ideal for you please contact us today.
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
Key Skills
About Company
At The Murphy Law Firm, we’re experiencing rapid growth and have earned a strong reputation for delivering exceptional, client-centered legal services. We are a diverse and innovative team, driven by our core values of Passionate, Personable, and Persistent. Joining us means being par ... View more
