Senior Attorney

The Murphy Law Firm
• Upper Marlboro , MD , US

Your Talent. Your Purpose. Your Moment.

Are you a seasoned Family Law litigator who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment?

Do you bring not only courtroom mastery, but also the clarity and confidence to mentor and guide a high-performing legal team? Are you ready for a role where your advocacy transforms lives, and your leadership strengthens the entire firm?

If so,
The Murphy Law Firm wants you.

We are seeking a Senior Attorney, a proactive, strategic, and independent legal leader who excels in complex litigation while dedicating 20% of their role to high-level leadership, mentorship, and operational oversight.

This position is ideal for a litigator who loves the work, loves making an impact, and wants to shape a team without stepping away from the courtroom.

• As a Senior Attorney at The Murphy Law Firm, the majority of your work will involve:
• Championing clients in custody, divorce, child support, and protective order matters
• Taking ownership of complex cases from inception through resolution
• Representing clients in court with confidence, precision, and exceptional advocacy
• Developing strategic, tailored litigation plans that protect client interests
• Conducting client meetings and providing clear, compassionate legal counsel
• Managing case files with accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships
• Approaching sensitive matters, including domestic violence and contested custody, with empathy and professionalism

• You will also dedicate a meaningful portion of your role to strengthening our legal team through:
• Providing mentorship, strategic guidance, and feedback to attorneys and paralegals
• Monitoring and enforcing compliance with KPIs, timekeeping, deadlines, and workflow standards
• Ensuring that billables across your team are current, accurate, and collected
• Supporting a culture of excellence through clarity, professionalism, and accountability
• Collaborating with the Managing Attorney and Operations team to improve processes and drive outcomes
• Contributing to a signature, high-quality client experience at every stage of representation
• Get appropriate documents prepared, such as motions, pleadings, notices, and discovery requests and responses
• Attend court hearings on behalf of clients and argue motions
• Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions
• Keep apprised of changes to local, state, and federal statutes and laws
• Anticipate, prepare for, and attend trials, mediation, and arbitration on behalf of clients
• Counsel associates to resolve or prevent conflicts

• 15+ years of Family Law litigation experience
  , including trial readiness
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Maryland and D.C. licenses
• Strong negotiation, litigation, and courtroom advocacy skills

• Exceptional written and oral communication
• Leadership instincts rooted in clarity, empathy, and accountability
• Strong time management and strategic legal thinking
• Proven ability to independently manage and advance complex cases
• Professionalism and steadiness under pressure
• Financial and operational awareness, including accurate timekeeping and billing discipline

• Innovative, solutions oriented approach to problem-solving
• Work independently while handling a heavy caseload
• Bachelor’s degree with a law degree from an accredited law school (such as an LLM, JSD, or J.D. degree)
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills are required, as well as persuasive writing and verbal communication skills
• Member of state and local bar associations in good standing
• Prior experience representing clients in trials, mediation, and arbitration

$135,000 - $165,000 yearly

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.

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.