Associate Attorney

Fait and DiLima Family Law, LLC

$80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed in Maryland with 2+ years of litigation experience; DC license is a plus.
  • Background in Family Law with relevant experience;
  • Courtroom confident and precise in written communication;
  • Reliable attorney willing to exceed expectations;
  • Organized and emotionally intelligent, maintaining composure under pressure;
  • Bonus: Sense of humor appreciated alongside legal acuity.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a variety of family law cases including divorce and custody matters.
  • Draft pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements for court.
  • Represent clients effectively in court settings.
  • Develop comprehensive case strategies based on legal analysis.
  • Provide clear and honest counsel to clients.
  • Collaborate with a diverse and supportive team environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with full benefits including health, dental, and vision.
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule to promote work-life balance.
  • Direct mentorship opportunities for professional growth.
  • A supportive team environment that prioritizes mutual respect.
  • Positive workplace culture with no excessive hours or toxic behavior.
Full Job Description
Description

We Are Hiring: Associate Attorney - Family Law

Rockville, MD • Hybrid • Full-Time

At Fait & DiLima Family Law, we believe family law work matters because the outcomes change lives in real ways. Over the years, clients have told us they found stability for their children, rebuilt their confidence, pursued long-delayed goals, and created happier futures because of the work we did together. Those are the moments that remind us why this work matters.

We are negotiation-focused and litigation-ready. We work hard to help clients resolve conflict thoughtfully and efficiently whenever possible, while remaining fully prepared to advocate fiercely in court when necessary.

We promote personal and professional growth of all employees.

If that sounds like how you already think about your practice and you want to grow personally and professionally, we want to meet you.

What We Offer
  • Competitive salary + full benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO).
  • Flexible hybrid schedule.
  • Direct mentorship and a real path to growth.
  • A team that shows up for each other the same way we show up for clients.
  • No toxic culture. No 80-hour weeks. No pretending.

Apply: Send resume, cover letter, and writing sample

Responsibilities
• Manage family law cases: divorce, custody, child support, protective orders, and more.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Represent clients in court.
• Build thorough case strategy grounded in complete legal and factual analysis.
• Counsel clients with clarity and honesty.
• Collaborate with a supportive, experienced team.

Qualifications
• Licensed in Maryland - 2+ years of litigation experience. DC license a plus.
• Family Law background and experience.
• Confident in the courtroom. Precise with the pen. Clear with clients.
• The kind of attorney who goes further than required and can be counted on completely.
• Organized, emotionally intelligent, and level-headed under pressure.
• Bonus: you appreciate both legal precision and a well-timed joke.

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