Family Lawyer

Job Description

Our Family Law Firm is growing, and we are looking for a sharp family law 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 at least 3 years of COURTROOM litigation experience, unaccompanied by a supervisory attorney. The prime candidate can be handed a case file, navigate such a file, and know how to run a family law case from beginning to end. This candidate also has experience with a range of sensitive legal issues such as child abuse, child custody, and domestic violence, and is able to maintain composure, negotiate, and argue effectively even in emotional and high-stress situations.

Our Firm will entertain candidates who lack the required courtroom litigation experience, with the understanding that your pay will be commensurate with such experience.

Compensation:

$93,500Responsibilities:

Organize and maintain client files to ensure they are kept current

Create legal documents such as pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgements and orders for a high volume of cases

Divide marital assets, including real estate, when necessary during divorce proceedings

Ensure clients are effectively represented at court hearings as needed

Help solve legal problems for clients through analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of actionQualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with a legal background and J.D. degree are required

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations

Strong knowledge base of representing plaintiffs and defendantsAbout Company

Family Matters Law Group is a boutique family-oriented Family Law Firm that specializes in litigating contentious divorce, custody, and high-asset cases. Our team is driven by attention to detail and the support of a unified team-focused work experience.

Full-time