Open Job Opportunies

Typically, our administrative lawyers are hired in law school, but not always. The idea of an “admin lawyer” is to establish yourself in a firm while still in law school. JC Law has very high standards for hiring, i.e. GPA, Law Review, top class etc.  

The primary task of an admin lawyer is to first help the other lawyers with simple administrative tasks and very quickly transfer into more complicated legal tasks. Required billable hours are reduced to give the admin lawyer an opportunity to get quickly into court with several of the lawyers on their team on many occasions. It is a combination of new lawyer skills, clerking and admin work. Our goal is to teach from the “bottom up” so a great foundation is built for the lawyers to take the next steps. There is no substitute from actual observation and involvement in the case itself.  

• Teaching is a primary focus

• Moot Court competition (we have our own built-in court room at the office) 

• Client management skill teaching 

• Fundamental law teaching on the practice area 

• Entry into the “Circle of Excellence” teaching pipeline where graduation is required

• At least 2 teaching group calendar sessions on substantive law a week 

• One-on-one supervision meetings sessions each week with your supervisor 

• Gradual selection of one of the 3 pathways JC Law offers 

• Discuss and focus on the lawyer ladder JC Law offers 

• Guidance mentorship from all the lawyers on your team

• Reduced billables (27 per week- 1,400 per year) 

As you develop a basic understanding of the substantive law, the tools and methods used, you will begin to work your own cases under supervision.  

JC Law is the largest family law & civil firm in the state of Maryland with additional offices throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Established in 1992, the firm has grown in both size and capability into its current leadership position amongst some of the nation’s top family law firms. 

We are in the business of perfecting the art of practicing law. 
Our unique approach to litigation, client relationships, and business management is fully encapsulated in what we call The Perfect Client Lifecycle. This ethos is the philosophical foundation of what we strive to do as well as the operational roadmap that guides how we practice law on a daily basis. 

We are rapidly expanding our footprint. 
Our success over previous years has created an unprecedented opportunity to grow our firm in terms of employees, clients served, and geographic influence. We are in the midst of a multi-year, multi-state, and multi-city growth plan. Talent will be the fuel that powers this rapid expansion across the region as we launch multiple new offices over the coming years. 

We are entrepreneurial litigators. 
Our experienced leadership team, a talented workforce of legal professionals, and our unique approach to the business of law have established our reputation as a best-in-class family, civil, and criminal litigation firm. 

We compete for talent! 
We know the talent we are seeking to hire have options and are discerning about where they choose to work. We strive to be the employer of choice for top talent in the family, civil and criminal arenas. Our approach to attracting the best lawyers and supporting staff is simple: Provide a strongly competitive compensation package and pair it with a benefits package to take care of your health and retirement needs. Finally, we offer accelerated advancement and development opportunities all while providing you a network of support to do your best work and achieve your career goals. 

Your role: 
We are seeking to add an associate attorney to our rapidly expanding practice. You will be directly involved in all aspects of the practice of family law supporting our clients in areas including, but not limited to, divorce proceedings, adoptions, prenuptial agreements, visitation rights, protective orders and custody filings. This includes working alongside and learning from our senior attorneys and support staff as well as partaking in a rigorous learning and development program to shape your skills and acumen. 

Your responsibilities: 

• Billing at least 27 hours per week (approximately 1400 hours/annually) 

• Managing your client collection rate ensuring it remains above 75% on a weekly basis 

• Working with the in-house financial team to forecast client billings on a weekly basis 

• Providing representation of clients in court and through legal proceedings 

• Mentoring and developing assigned junior associates and legal support team 

• Participating in JC Law’s Perfect Client Lifecycle development program 

• Managing a regular schedule of hearings and court appearances 

• Advising JC Law staff on legal matters and interpretation of laws and statutes 

Your background:
We believe results count for more than years of experience. If you prove to be capable of delivering value for your clients and the firm, there is no restriction on how high or how fast you can rise. 

• Law school with intent to practice

• Strong interpersonal & communication ability with the ability to influence and persuade 

• Superior work ethic with a desire to succeed and build a life-long career in the legal profession 

• Organized — able to effectively manage time and multi-task competing priorities 

What we offer: 

We understand that the talent market is competitive. We want candidates to see us as the employer of choice based on our value proposition composed of compensation, resources, and benefits. 

Compensation: 

• Base salary range for this role is $95,000 annually (commensurate with ability) 

• Potential to earn annual bonus and weekly commissions in addition to base salary 

• Opportunity to achieve Partnership in as little as 5 years depending on value creation 

• Periodic compensation reviews and subsequent pay raises when deliverables are met 

• Rapid promotability for motivated employees to advance and take on more responsibility 

Resources: 

• Each attorney has a dedicated support team of paralegals, clerks, and discovery specialists 

• Every attorney partakes in an education and training curriculum that exceeds industry standards 

• Consistent new client flow via an in-house sales and marketing team to support billable hours 

• In-office moot courtroom and instruction designed to enhance your advocacy and litigation skills 

Benefits: 

• Full medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans including an HSA option 

• 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for individual employees 

• 401K retirement plan with employer match and profit-sharing plan 

• 2 weeks PTO and sick time, with the ability to roll over unused PTO from year to year 
• Flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week after 90 days