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
Compensation:
$120,000+ depending on experience and performance
Responsibilities:
- 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
Qualifications:
- 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
About Company
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