Job Description

Are you a passionate Family Law Attorney ready to break free from the traditional billable hour grind? Join our growing, forward-thinking small law firm that's redefining how legal services are delivered. We offer the flexibility to work from home, leverage the use of technology to meet clients remotely, and deliver representation services in court-- without sacrificing the quality or depth of your advocacy. At Jerry Williams, you will handle meaningful family law cases on a fixed-fee basis, allowing you to focus on results and relationships. If you're driven by purpose, efficiency, and the desire to make a real impact in clients' lives, we'd love to meet you. You’ll assist individuals in a variety of situations, such as navigating prenuptial agreements and litigation for divorce, alimony, division of property, child custody, child support, and modifications. The best candidate will have experience with a wide range of sensitive legal issues such as child abuse, child custody, and domestic violence, and be able to maintain composure, negotiate, and argue effectively even in emotional and high-stress situations. If you are passionate about helping people navigate some of the most difficult challenges they may face in their lives, start your application today. Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in court proceedings as needed
• Keep client files properly organized and up to date
• Communicate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move through the civil litigation process
• Assist clients effectively by understanding their needs analyzing the situation then strategizing and deciding on a proper course of action
• Handle the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings as needed
• Create legal documents such as pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgements and orders for a high volume of cases

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the State of Maryland
• Must have handled at least 20 hearings and/or trials in the Circuit Court
• Have represented and/or consulted with at least 100 family law clients
• Demonstrated ability to educate clients through a family law case
• Knowledgeable regarding family law practice and procedure within practicing counties, including Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Prince George's County.
• Research facts and evidence involved in each case, such as financial records, evaluations, home study, expert reports, and pleadings.
• Develop case strategies, including opportunities for quick and cost-effective resolutions for clients rather than time-consuming and expensive litigation.
• A compassionate advocate with experience navigating high-conflict, emotional cases with a client-centered approach

What type of person are we looking for? We want people who possess:

• True Compassion
• Fighter's heart
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and attention to detail
• Lived experience developing empathy skills
• Mental toughness

We are a technological law firm and experimenting with innovative legal services that clients are seeking. If you are comfortable with technology and open to trying new things, you will feel comfortable at Jerry Williams Law. About Company: At JERRY WILLIAMS III, LLC, we are experiencing growth and have earned a solid reputation for delivering exceptional legal services to our family law clients. We are driven by our core values of Responsiveness, Communication, and Education. Joining us means being a part of a firm that values learning, commitment, and a genuine desire to effectively guide clients through a difficult time. We provide clients with value through the following: A client-centered approach to providing legal servicesZealous representationTeam approach to solving legal problems, including client and lawyer strategy sessions to reach solutionsAccess to legal services through unbundled and limited-scope servicesStrong, experienced, and aggressive advocacy when hearings and trials have been scheduled

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