Description:
Description:Our law firm is an exclusive, boutique law firm focusing on high-income earners, high-asset, and high-profile cases. 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 divorce settlement agreements and attending court hearings for divorce, alimony/spousal support, child custody matters, and child support.
The prime candidate will have experience with a range of sensitive legal issues such as child support, child custody, and divorce, 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!
Responsibilities:
- Maintain client files to ensure they are properly organized and up to date
- Create legal documents such as pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgements and orders for a high volume of cases
- Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation and forming a strategy for a plan of action
- Handle the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings as needed
- Attend court proceedings as needed to represent clients
Qualifications:
- Ability to successfully represent both plaintiff and defendant sides of a case
- Member in good standing and actively involved with the ABA (American Bar Association)
- Undergraduate degree with a legal background and Juris Doctor degree required
- Experience at a legal firm working on family law and real estate issues (determining marital property) for at least 1-2 years is required
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations
