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Rodier Family Law · 2 weeks ago

Attorney

Bel Air, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

2+ years exp

Rodier Family Law is actively seeking experienced attorneys to join their team. The role involves taking on new family law cases, operating independently, and providing high-quality client service while adhering to ethical standards.

Law Practice

Hiring Manager

Stephanie Davis

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Family law experienceLitigation experienceJD from accredited law schoolDrafting legal documentsCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsClient serviceProfessional integrityIntellectual curiosityCritical thinkingEmotional intelligenceAttention to detailOrganizational skills

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