Associate Attorney
Markham Law Firm is growing and we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best family law attorneys and staff in the area.
What differentiates Markham Law Firm is the premium we put on work-life balance. With one of the lowest billable hour goals in the area at 1250 per year, we believe that while we are here, we should work hard and with heart. If you do that right, and with the support of your team, there should be no reason to work long nights and weekends. Happy lawyers = Happy clients.
Our continued success relies on our ability to provide a supportive and rewarding work life that is different from other firms. We care about your goals. Both short and long-term. Your dreams too. And we want to help you get there. Join Markham Law Firm to grow professionally and become part of a team that wants to help you succeed in your professional and personal goals. We are a motivated team with integrity, compassion, and empathy, and we engage in and give back to the community.
The Associate Attorney is responsible for providing excellent legal work to clients and firm, and representing the firm’s brand at all times, which is to be compassionate, responsive and professional.
This position is accountable for the following work:
Perform extensive case-related research into relevant laws to support our arguments and theories of cases.
Negotiate with opposing counsel on behalf of clients.
Manage and work collaboratively with junior associates, paralegals, and law clerks, mentoring and providing teaching moments.
Draft pleadings, correspondence, and agreements.
Maintain client relationships by communicating (via email and telephone) often with clients and explaining complex legal proceedings and concepts to them. Keep clients informed of the status of their case at all times.
Communicate effectively, professionally, and responsibly with opposing counsel and court.
Keep office apprised of case status and deadlines. Organize online and paper files. Case status and task status are updated on Asana regularly.
Ability to work on and organize multiple cases at the same time, managing smaller cases independently and serving as second chair on larger matters, supporting the Principals.
Represent clients at Court hearings, mediation, conferences, and depositions.
Involvement with trial proceedings; working with support staff in organizing evidence; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses are ready/prepared when needed.
Attend CLEs, bar association events, business development and networking functions with firm members and solo.
Prepare blog posts and assist in writing and researching articles.
Perform all other legal-related tasks as requested.
The candidate must:
Genuinely like working with people, with empathy and patience.
Embrace service-oriented problem solving, taking the initiative to act quickly and decisively when a client experiences a problem that requires a prompt solution.
Possess the ability to understand that clients have different styles and needs and adapt accordingly.
Exercise sound judgment, high integrity, trustworthiness, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Submit the best version of work and carefully checks before submission to make certain case facts are correct and free of typos (i.e. dates, places, relief requests, etc.).
Not be afraid to ask questions or to collaborate on finding a solution for a problem.
Interest in advancing knowledge of family law through taking on new challenges and regularly attending CLEs.
Being willing to step outside comfort zone to take on new challenges, particularly with respect to litigation.
Promote the firm within their network, personally, virtually, and on social media, to lay foundation for business development.
Write clearly and concisely. Produce a timely, accurate, and persuasive work product.
Must be good at working in a team environment and take constructive criticism well when offered.
Salary:
$70,000 - $90,000 annual base, based on years of experience
Bonus eligible
Benefits:
Employer-provided medical, dental, and vision insurance (50% company paid for the employee only)
401(k) plan with 3% safe harbor contributions
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid holidays
Opportunity for performance bonuses
Paid parking
Generous paid parental leave
Work Environment/Location:
Hybrid in office 3 days a week
Opportunity to office out of Bethesda or Washington, DC (Glover Park) locations
Required Education and Work Experience:
JD from accredited law school
Admission to the Maryland Bar
Admission to District of Columbia Bar a plus. Otherwise, eligible to be admitted to the District of Columbia Bar.
Demonstrated commitment to local bar associations as an active participant a plus.
All inquiries held in strict confidence.
Please send your resume, writing sample, 3 references and cover letter to Jennifer Campbell-Adams jcampbelladams@markhamlegal.com