Our law firm is seeking a family attorney who can assist clients in navigating the sensitive legal issues of family law, including child custody, child abuse, and domestic violence. Jobseekers should be equally familiar with prenuptial agreements, divorce, alimony, child support, and real estate, and be able to effectively engage in oral debate and negotiation even in highly stressful and emotional situations. If you are driven by an opportunity to help people during one of the toughest times in their lives and have a proven track record of success, apply now. Responsibilities: • Attend court proceedings as needed to represent clients • Keep client files properly organized and up to date • Work closely with paralegals and senior partners to ensure swift action through the civil litigation process • Divide marital assets, including real estate, when necessary during divorce proceedings • Prepare legal documents such as legal pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgments, and orders for a high volume of cases • Supervising case teams • Handling firm-critical cases • Assisting with practice growth • Training/developing litigators. • Handle sophisticated litigation matters from inception through trial • Help oversee case strategy across the firm • Assist in developing litigation systems and standards • Work closely with firm leadership on practice growth and case management • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives Qualifications: • Undergraduate degree with a legal background and Juris Doctor degree required • Great negotiation and communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations • Proven record of success in advocating for plaintiffs and defendants • At least 1-2 years of working in a law firm on family law issues as well as real estate (determining marital property) is necessary • Extra consideration for those with a criminal justice background • Board Certified Specialist in Family Law • 10-15+ years of substantial family law litigation experience • Significant first-chair trial experience • Demonstrated success in handling complex contested matters • Experience supervising or leading attorneys • Strong reputation for professionalism and ethics • Exceptional writing, advocacy, and analytical skills Compensation: $200,000+ depending on performance.
• Supervising case teams • Handling firm-critical cases • Assisting with practice growth • Training/developing litigators. • Handle sophisticated litigation matters from inception through trial • Help oversee case strategy across the firm • Assist in developing litigation systems and standards • Work closely with firm leadership on practice growth and case management • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives