Family Lawyer

Job Description

Job Description

Our law group is growing, and we are looking for a sharp family attorney who will zealously represent clients in all areas of family law. You’ll assist individuals in a variety of situations, such as navigating prenuptial agreements and attending court hearings for divorce, alimony/spousal support, and child support.

The prime candidate will have experience with a range of sensitive legal issues such as child abuse, child custody, and domestic violence, and be able to maintain composure, negotiate, and argue effectively even in emotional and high-stress situations. If you are passionate about helping people navigate some of the most difficult challenges they may face in their lives, start your application today

$120,000+ depending on experience and performance

• Create legal documents such as pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgements and orders for a high volume of cases
• Communicate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move through the civil litigation process
• Represent clients in court proceedings as needed
• Manage the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings when needed
• Assist clients effectively by understanding their needs analyzing the situation then strategizing and deciding on a proper course of action

• Undergraduate degree with a legal background and Juris Doctor degree required
• Previous criminal justice or other legal background preferred
• Member in good standing and actively involved with the ABA (American Bar Association)
• Must have worked on family law issues for at least 1-2 years; handling of real estate also required
• Ability to successfully represent both plaintiff and defendant sides of a case

• Board Certified Specialist in Family Law

What We Offer:

We are a boutique family law firm offering clients the highest quality of legal services. Some of the benefits we offer to our full-time employees include:

• Energetic vibe, unlike your traditional law firm culture
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Group health care benefits
• A growth-oriented firm culture that values results, empathy, and continuous learning
• Competitive base pay and commission plan
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Flexible work environment