Description:

About the role:
Mizak & Pacetti, LLC is seeking an experienced Domestic Relations Associate Attorney to join our growing family law practice. This is an in-office position for an attorney who is ready to manage a substantive caseload, appear regularly in court, and provide skilled representation to clients navigating divorce, custody, support, and related domestic relations matters.

Responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of domestic relations matters from intake through resolution, including divorce, dissolution, child custody and parenting time, child and spousal support, and post-decree modifications
Represent clients at hearings, pretrials, mediations, and trials in Ohio domestic relations and juvenile courts
Draft pleadings, motions, agreed entries, separation agreements, shared parenting plans, and related legal documents
Conduct client consultations and maintain clear, consistent communication with clients throughout their matters
Conduct discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, depositions, and financial disclosures
Negotiate settlements and collaborate with opposing counsel, guardians ad litem, and other professionals involved in domestic relations matters
Maintain accurate and timely billing records and case documentation
Collaborate with paralegals and support staff to ensure efficient case management

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in Ohio, in good standing
2–5 years of experience practicing domestic relations/family law, including court appearances and case management
Strong working knowledge of Ohio domestic relations law and local court procedures
Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
Strong client management and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and high-emotion matters with professionalism and empathy
Ability to manage a busy, independent caseload while collaborating effectively within a team environment
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable