Careers

Mid-Level to Senior Attorney

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping people? Do you dream about going to work every day knowing that you’re making a positive difference in the world, the law, and in someone’s life? Do you want to lead and run your own cases with a supporting team behind you? Then this is the opportunity for you. Description We are a Family Law Firm in Rockville, MD. We are looking for a mid-level to senior Attorney who is experienced, has a passion for helping people who are going through divorce and custody battles, and loves to litigate. This attorney must be ready to hit the ground running to give our clients outstanding representation. We are looking for an attorney who can demonstrate their history of building trusted relationships with their clients and prove they know their way around a courtroom. We offer a competitive salary with a compensation package that includes base salary plus bonus compensation for production and performance if you exceed quarterly billing requirements.

The Job

• Take ownership of a client’s case – discovery, pleadings, motions, experts, depositions, mediation, pretrial hearings, motion hearings, and trials.

• Conduct consultations, client meetings, and recommend strategies.

• Delegate work to paralegals and legal assistants and monitor their work.

This role will be a hybrid-remote position following the 90-day onboarding period.

The Essentials

• Contribute to developing the strategy of a case and know where to find the rules of procedure and case law to back up that case strategy.

• Find your way around the courtroom and project confidence and competence when dealing with people on behalf of our clients.

• Know how to read financial statements, understand equitable distribution, and able to put together a custody access plan.

• Help clients understand whether they really want to spend $500 to fight with their ex over a $50 lamp.

• If you see a case file as an opportunity to help someone build a new life, you’ll like the way we think.

• Skills and experience are important and valued, but your personality, character, intelligence, and integrity are also extremely important considerations.

Qualifications

• JD Law Degree from an accredited university.

• Licensed Maryland Barred Attorney.

• 5+ years Family Law Experience.

• Litigation experience a must.

• Strong Legal Research and writing skills.

How to Apply

If this exciting opportunity appeals to you, we look forward to meeting you. Please follow these instructions. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. In addition to providing your resume, please include a cover letter that (1) explains why you practice family law; (2) what you believe are the three most important qualities or values for an attorney working with people going through a divorce and/or custody matter; (3) provide the names and contact information for three professional references who are familiar with your quality of work (supervisor, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and/or judge); and (4) provide writing samples of your previous work. Please include your resume, cover letter, references, and writing samples and send them to: eschaden@fdfamilylaw.com. Please — NO TELEPHONE calls. Compensation TBD/DOE In addition to your base salary, we offer the following benefits:

• PTO

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• 401k

• LTD & Life Insurance

About Fait and DiLima, LLP At Fait & DiLima, LLP, we provide exceptional representation for those in the midst of family law disputes in Maryland. Our firm has been in existence for over 40+ years and we have earned numerous accolades and achievements in the family law field. We excel in our practice because we combine our extensive legal experience with an approach that combines the compassion we have for our clients with our understanding of the deeply personal and sensitive nature of family law matters. Our firm is client centered and our mission is to help as many people as possible resolve their family issues with integrity and compassion.

Associate Attorney – Family Law

Location: Rockville, MD | Hybrid Work Model | Full-Time

Are you an experienced litigator with a passion for family law? Do you want to work in a firm that balances professionalism with personality? Join our respected and growing family law firm in Rockville, Maryland, where we’ve been helping clients navigate life’s toughest moments for over 30 years—and we’re just getting started.

We’re seeking an Associate Attorney who is motivated, collaborative, and ready to contribute to our expanding practice. This is a hybrid position offering a flexible schedule, mentorship, and a path for long-term growth within the firm.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage a caseload of family law matters: divorce, custody, child support, protective orders, and more

• Represent clients in court—litigation experience is required

• Draft pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and other legal documents

• Conduct legal research and manage case strategy

• Collaborate with a team that values communication, creativity, and candor

Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Maryland

• 2+ years of litigation experience (family law experience strongly preferred)

• Excellent writing, courtroom, and interpersonal skills

• Self-motivated, organized, and emotionally intelligent

• A sense of humor and appreciation for office dogs doesn’t hurt

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

• Full benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k), generous PTO

• Hybrid schedule with remote flexibility

• Mentorship and support for professional and personal growth

• A supportive, relaxed work culture that values work-life balance

To Apply: Please send your resume, cover letter (personality welcome!), and a writing sample to ESchaden@FDFamlyLaw.com