Family Attorney

Our firm is expanding, and we’re searching for a powerhouse Family Law Attorney to join our growing legal team! If you’re ready to bring your talent, passion, and advocacy to a place where your work truly matters, this is the opportunity for you.

We’re looking for a sharp, driven attorney who will fearlessly champion clients through every stage of their family law journey. From guiding clients through prenuptial agreements to litigating complex divorce, alimony, custody, and child support matters, you’ll play a vital role in shaping better futures for the families we serve.

The ideal candidate brings not only strong legal skills but also heart!

You have experience handling sensitive matters such as child custody disputes, domestic violence cases, and allegations of abuse, and you know how to remain composed, strategic, and persuasive even when emotions run high.

If you’re the kind of attorney who leads with empathy, resilience, and unwavering advocacy, and you’re passionate about helping individuals through some of the most challenging moments of their lives, we want to meet you!

Step into a role where your purpose meets impact.

Apply today and help create brighter futures one family at a time.

$130,000 - $145,000 yearly

• Work closely with paralegals and senior partners to ensure swift action through the civil litigation process
• Organize and maintain client files to ensure they are kept current
• Attend court proceedings as needed to represent clients
• Help solve legal problems for clients through analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of action
• Prepare legal documents such as legal pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgments, and orders for a high volume of cases

• Develop case strategies, provide leadership, and guide paralegals and legal assistants
• Handle full caseloads independently, from case inception to resolution
• Conduct in-depth legal research and prepare memos on complex case issues
• Appear in court for various family law proceedings, representing clients in high-stakes situations
• Prepare clients for trials, advocate on their behalf, and work with experts when necessary
• Oversee the division of marital assets and negotiate settlements in divorce cases
• Maintain organized client files, ensuring documentation accuracy and timeliness
• Cultivate relationships with clients, providing clear communication and emotional support through challenging situations

• Prior work or studies in criminal justice preferred
• Bachelor’s degree with a legal background and J.D. degree are required
• Member in good standing and actively involved with the ABA (American Bar Association)
• Must have worked on family law issues for at least 1-2 years; handling of real estate also required
• Candidates should be great negotiators and communicators, specifically in situations when emotions and stress are high

Who We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Minimum of 6 years in Family Law litigation and courtroom advocacy (required)
• Licenses: Licensed to practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia
• Skill Set: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strategic problem-solving, and attention to detail
• Mindset: A compassionate and resilient advocate with experience navigating high-stress, emotional cases with a client-focused approach
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in analyzing and summarizing legal documents with strong attention to detail
• Team-Focused: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a supportive team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Estate Planning experience
• Proven success in advocating for both plaintiffs and defendants
• Strong negotiation skills, especially under stressful conditions

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.