Upper Marlboro
Job Description Senior Family Law Attorney (MD & DC Licensed) Remote | Litigation-Focused | Leadership Track | High-Impact Role Lead. Litigate. Elevate Your Career. You’ve built your reputation in the courtroom. You advocate with confidence, negotiate with strategy, and guide clients through life-changing moments with clarity and strength. Now it’s time for the next level! Greater leadership, greater impact, and a Firm that invests in you. The Murphy Law Firm is seeking a Senior Family Law Attorney licensed in Maryland and Washington, DC to join our growing, mission driven team. This is a dynamic opportunity for a seasoned litigator ready to expand their influence while continuing to do what they do best.....win cases and lead people! Why Join The Murphy Law Firm? We don’t just offer a job, we offer a career designed for growth, flexibility, and success: • Unlimited PTO – We trust you to manage your time, • Fully Remote Work Environment – Work from where you thrive, • Company Vehicle Provided – Supporting your court appearances and travel, • Leadership Track Opportunity – Grow into a Managing or Director-level role, • Strong Operational & Administrative Support – Focus on practicing law, not chasing paperwork, • Collaborative, High-Performance Culture – We win as a team, • Competitive Compensation + Bonus Opportunities – Your performance is recognized and rewarded This Role Is For You If… • You want to lead while still litigating, • You are driven by results, impact, and client outcomes, • You thrive in a fast-paced, high accountability environment At The Murphy Law Firm, your work matters to your clients, your team, and your career. If you’re ready to take ownership of your future while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we want to hear from you. Compensation: $142,500 - $180,000 yearly Responsibilities: • Provide guidance and advice to associate attorneys and paralegals to resolve or prevent conflicts, • Strategize, prepare for, and attend trial proceedings, mediation, and arbitration, • Represent clients in court to argue motions during legal proceedings, • Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions 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, • 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 representationQualifications:, • 5 years of required experience as a senior associate in the legal field, • Applicants must have trial, mediation, and arbitration representation experience, • Persuasive writing skills and verbal communication skills are critical, along with time management and interpersonal skills, • Member of state and local bar associations in good standing 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-solvingAbout Company The Murphy Law Firm is in an exciting chapter of major growth, and we’ve built a powerful reputation for delivering exceptional, client-centered results. Our team is diverse, innovative, and united by the core values that define who we are: Passionate. Personable. Persistent. When you join us, you’re not just taking a job; you’re stepping into a mission-driven firm that celebrates creativity, champions professional development, and is fiercely dedicated to changing lives for the better. Your Impact Matters Here Every day, we guide families through some of their most challenging transitions, messy divorces, custody disputes, and emotional turning points, and lead them toward brighter, more stable futures. Being part of our TEAM means making a meaningful difference with every client interaction. If you're driven, compassionate, and ready to help transform lives across the DMV area, this is where you belong.