Description:

Gertsburg Licata seeks an engaged, compassionate, and driven Associate Attorney to join our Family Law & Domestic Relations practice in Cleveland, Ohio.

About Gertsburg Licata
Gertsburg Licata is an innovative, entrepreneurial law firm dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate life's most important legal matters. Our mission is to create freedom and growth for our clients while delivering exceptional legal representation with integrity, creativity, and compassion.

Our culture is built around four core values:

Innovation – We continually seek smarter, more effective solutions.
Communication – We believe clear, timely communication is the foundation of exceptional client service.
Commitment – We are dependable, accountable, and dedicated to achieving outstanding results.
Connection – We build meaningful relationships with our clients, colleagues, and community.
These values have earned us recognition as one of Crain's Cleveland Business Top Places to Work and a recipient of the Weatherhead 100 Award.

Your Opportunity:
Gertsburg Licata is seeking a motivated Family Law & Domestic Relations Associate Attorney to join our growing litigation team. This position is ideal for an attorney who enjoys advocating for clients during some of the most significant moments of their lives while thriving in a collaborative, high-performance environment.

We are looking for someone who combines strong legal skills with emotional intelligence, professionalism, and exceptional client service. The ideal candidate is proactive, solutions-oriented, and committed to helping clients navigate complex family law matters with confidence and compassion.

This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, business development, and long-term career advancement within an award-winning firm.

Your Role and Contribution
As a member of our Family Law & Domestic Relations team, you will independently manage a diverse caseload while working closely with other attorneys and staff to provide exceptional legal representation.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients throughout every stage of their matter, helping them navigate emotionally sensitive situations while protecting their legal interests. This role offers meaningful responsibility, courtroom experience, and the opportunity to build lasting client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Represent clients in a broad range of Family Law and Domestic Relations matters, including:

Divorce and dissolution
Child custody and parenting time
Child support
Spousal support
Property division
Post-decree modifications
Contempt proceedings
Domestic violence and civil protection orders, when applicable

Manage cases from initial consultation through resolution, including settlement or trial.
Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, separation agreements, parenting plans, and other legal documents.
Conduct legal research and develop effective litigation strategies.
Attend hearings, mediations, depositions, settlement conferences, and trials.
Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication and exceptional service.
Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.
Participate in networking and business development opportunities to support the continued growth of the practice.

Qualifications:

Active Ohio Bar License in good standing.
Minimum of three (3) years of Family Law and Domestic Relations litigation experience.
Experience managing cases independently from intake through resolution.
Strong courtroom, negotiation, mediation, and advocacy skills.
Excellent legal writing, analytical, and communication abilities.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
A client-focused mindset with empathy, professionalism, and sound judgment.
Entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Preferred Qualifications:

Trial experience in Family Law and Domestic Relations matters.
Experience negotiating complex property settlements and parenting disputes.
Established relationships within the Northeast Ohio legal community are a plus.
Business development experience or an interest in growing a personal practice is welcomed.