Family Law Associate Attorney – Divorce & Custody Litigation | Annapolis, Maryland

Overview

Practice area:

- Adoption Law,Divorce Law,Family Law - General

1–5 Year Family Law Associate Attorney – Divorce & Custody Litigation | Annapolis, Maryland

Family Law Attorney opportunity in Annapolis handling divorce, custody, support, and courtroom advocacy. Join a respected litigation-focused team offering strong mentorship, real trial exposure, and long-term career growth in a collaborative environment.

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This Maryland-based law firm prides itself on successfully representing many of its clients in the courtroom. The firm has effectively provided its personalized and budgetary services to a wide range of clients such as government firms, businesses, individuals and numerous institutions. Their areas of concentration include administrative law, banking law, financial transactions, criminal litigation, construction law, environment, real estate, insurance law, public law, personal injury, administrative law, contracts, civil litigation, disputes, and alternative dispute resolution.

All the members of this firm are highly successful in representing their clients and most of them are actively involved in legal practices, are part of numerous bar associations and have liaised extensively with individuals, associations and business groups in Maryland.

A well-established Maryland litigation firm is seeking a Family Law Attorney with 1–5 years of experience to join its growing domestic relations practice in Annapolis. This role is ideal for an attorney who wants meaningful courtroom work, direct client interaction, and the chance to build a strong reputation in family law litigation rather than remaining behind the scenes.

The firm is known for its hands-on training, accessible leadership, and practical approach to client service. Associates work closely with partners, develop litigation strategy early, and gain substantive responsibility from day one. For attorneys exploring Annapolis legal jobs with stability, mentorship, and a clear partner-track position, this opportunity stands out.

This role is actively interviewing and rarely opens at this level.

• Represent clients in separation and divorce litigation
• Handle custody and visitation disputes
• Manage child support and spousal support matters
• Address marital property division and financial disputes
• Obtain and litigate protective orders
• Conduct discovery, draft pleadings, and prepare motions
• Negotiate settlements and participate in mediation
• Advocate for clients in District Court hearings and trials
• Maintain direct client communication and case strategy oversight
• Collaborate with partners on litigation planning and trial preparation

This role provides broad exposure across all core aspects of family court litigation, making it an excellent foundation for long-term success as a Family Law Associate.

Required

• 1–5 years of experience as a Family Law Attorney or litigation associate
• Active Maryland Bar required
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and client-facing communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple active cases effectively

Preferred

• Discovery, negotiations, and mediation background
• Experience with custody or support disputes
• Highly motivated and personable litigation style

This practice offers the sophistication of a top-tier law firm with the flexibility and support of a close-knit team. Attorneys benefit from:

• Direct partner mentorship and collaboration
• Early courtroom exposure and advocacy opportunities
• Stable workflow and sustainable expectations
• Strong benefits and long-term career development
• Collegial, team-first environment

Associates are encouraged to develop independent judgment and leadership skills, making this a true partner-track position for attorneys committed to building a long-term career in Maryland legal jobs.

• Immediate responsibility in active family court matters
• Frequent courtroom and hearing experience
• Direct client relationships from the outset
• Broad exposure to divorce, custody, support, and property disputes
• Supportive mentorship from experienced litigators
• Strong regional reputation…