We invite you to apply if you meet the following criteria:

• You have a JD from an accredited law school.
• You are actively barred in the State of Maryland.
• You have 2+ years of family law experience, ideally to include complex-asset and/or complex-custody litigation matters.
• You have prepared and tried a wide variety of family law matters in the Circuit Court (before Magistrates and/or Judges) as well as peace/protective order matters in both the District and Circuit Courts.
  • Substantial second-chair experience alongside respected lead counsel would be considered.
  • Alternatively, you have substantial litigation experience (approximately 3+ years) in a complimentary area of the law (i.e. civil, criminal, trusts and estates, real estate, etc.) and desire to shift and focus your practice both family law and/or have an articulable plan to bring your specific skillset to the firm and build out a new practice area to capitalize on the same.
• You have extensive experience drafting pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, judgments, discovery, and other relevant documents, and take pride in your written work product showing attention to detail, grammar, tone, and format.
• You have exceptional communication and negotiation skills and are an effective and persuasive oral advocate.
• You are comfortable with high-contact, client-facing, legal practice and have a deep understanding of the value of top-notch client service.
• You are comfortable managing litigation matters from potential client interview through settlement or trial.
• You have demonstrated the ability to convert consultations to active clients.
• You are familiar with the demands of a small, busy, and client-facing boutique firm environment and have the appropriate organizational skills, ability to think quickly, and act with confidence required to thrive therein.
• You have a portable book of business, or you are ready for the chance to rapidly build your own book of business if given the opportunity and support.
  You enjoy continuously learning and studying the law and strive to become an expert in your area/s of concentration.
• You value participation in Bar Association activities and other professional organizations (MSBA, Women’s Bar Association of Maryland, Maryland Hispanic Bar Association, Harford County Bar Foundation, etc.).
• You have strong critical thinking skills and take the reins with determination and focus when given an assignment or when tackling a novel or complex legal issue.
• You have strong critical thinking skills, emotional intelligence and a sense of humor.
  You are willing to work creatively within the law when opportunities arise with the goal of achieving a desired outcome in an efficient and effective manner.
• You value and desire to be part of a professional culture which supports intellectual curiosity, diversity, and stands for the rule of law.
• You value and protect your personal and professional integrity, always.
• You are respectful, confident, and authentic in your interactions with clients, opposing parties and counsel, co-workers and colleagues, courthouse staff, or members of the bench, without exception.