Senior Attorney at The Murphy Law Firm

Licensed in MD and DCFully Remote Mission Driven Leadership OpportunityYour Talent. Your Purpose. Your Moment.Are you a seasoned Family Law litigator who thrives in a fast-paced mission-driven environmentDo 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 firmIf 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 Do80% Litigation Case Management and Client AdvocacyAs 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 mattersTaking ownership of complex cases from inception through resolutionRepresenting clients in court with confidence precision and exceptional advocacyDeveloping strategic tailored litigation plans that protect client interestsConducting client meetings and providing clear compassionate legal counselManaging case files with accuracy timeliness and complianceBuilding and maintaining strong long-term client relationshipsApproaching sensitive matters including domestic violence and contested custody with empathy and professionalism20% Leadership Mentorship and Operational OversightYou will also dedicate a meaningful portion of your role to strengthening our legal team through:Providing mentorship strategic guidance and feedback to attorneys and paralegalsMonitoring and enforcing compliance with KPIs timekeeping deadlines and workflow standardsEnsuring that billables across your team are current accurate and collectedSupporting a culture of excellence through clarity professionalism and accountabilityCollaborating with the Managing Attorney and Operations team to improve processes and drive outcomesContributing to a signature high-quality client experience at every stage of representation What Were Looking ForExperience Credentials15 years of Family Law litigation experience including trial readinessJ.D. from an accredited law schoolActive Maryland and D.C. licensesStrong negotiation litigation and courtroom advocacy skillsSkills & MindsetExceptional written and oral communicationLeadership instincts rooted in clarity empathy and accountabilityStrong time management and strategic legal thinkingProven ability to independently manage and advance complex casesProfessionalism and steadiness under pressureFinancial and operational awareness including accurate timekeeping and billing disciplineA compassionate client-first mentalityPreferred ExperienceEstate PlanningInnovative solutions oriented approach to problem-solvingRequired Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Law,Legal Operations,Application Engineering,Arbitration Law,Branding Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 135000 - 165000