Associate Attorney - Family Law - JC Law

Associate Attorney – Domestic/Civil Litigation

Linthicum Heights, MD (7 miles from Baltimore)

JC Law is the largest family law practice in the state of Maryland with additional offices throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Established in 1992, the firm has grown in both size and capability into its current leadership position amongst some of the nation’s top family law firms.

Your role:

We are seeking to add an Associate Attorney to our rapidly expanding practice. You will be directly involved in all aspects of the practice of family law supporting our clients in areas including, but not limited to, divorce proceedings, adoptions, prenuptial agreements, visitation rights, protective orders, and custody filings. This includes working alongside and learning from our senior attorneys and support staff as well as partaking in a rigorous learning and development program to shape your skills and acumen.

Your responsibilities:

• Billing at least 34.6 hours per week (approximately 1800 hours/annually)
• Winning new clients via our intake sales funnel for at least 5 hours per week
• Managing your client collection rate ensuring it remains above 75% every week
• Working with the in-house financial team to forecast client billings weekly
• Providing representation of clients in court and through legal proceedings
• Mentoring and developing assigned Jr. Associates and legal support team
• Participating in JC Law’s Perfect Client Lifecycle development program
• Managing a regular schedule of hearings and court appearances
• Advising JC Law staff on legal matters and interpretation of laws and statutes

Your background:

We believe results count for more than years of experience. If you prove to be capable of delivering value for your clients and the firm, there is no restriction on how high or how fast you can rise.

• Licensed to practice law in Maryland (a plus if you are barred in other states we have offices)
• Experience litigating domestic and civil cases preferred
• Strong interpersonal & communication ability with the ability to influence and persuade
• Superior work ethic with a desire to succeed and build a life-long career in the legal profession
• Organized - able to effectively manage time and multi-task competing priorities
• Knowledgeable in family law areas including childcare, paternity, adoption, domestic violence, ancillary relief, and financial settlements, and willing to continue growing your knowledge base
• Adept at legal writing including custody agreements, wills, divorces, annulments, pre-nuptial agreements, child custody/support, and visitation rights, ready and willing to grow in each area

What we offer:

We understand that the talent market is competitive. We want candidates to see us as the employer of choice based on our value proposition composed of compensationresources, and benefits

Compensation:

• The base salary range for this role is $90,000-$150,000 annually (commensurate with ability)
• Potential to earn annual bonus and weekly commissions in addition to base salary
• Opportunity to achieve Partnership in as little as 5 years depending on value creation
• Periodic compensation reviews & subsequent pay raises when deliverables are met
• Rapid promotability for motivated employees to advance and take on more responsibility

Resources:

• Each attorney has a dedicated support team of paralegals, clerks, and discovery specialists
• Every attorney partakes in an education & training curriculum that exceeds industry standards
• Consistent new client flow via an in-house sales & marketing team to support billable hours
• In-office Moot Courtroom and instruction designed to enhance your advocacy & litigation skills

Benefits:

• Full medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans including an HSA option
• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for individual employees (Blue Cross/Blue Shield)
• 401K retirement plan with automatic 1.5% equity share
• 2 weeks PTO and 1 week sick time, with the ability to roll over unused PTO from year to year
• 16 hours of personal time, 40 hours for bereavement, 2 hours for voting
• Flexibility to work remotely 2 days per week after 3 months of employment
• Other perks include: gym membership reimbursement, stocked fridges, company events, and more

EEOP Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required in this position