Description:
Our law firm is seeking a family attorney who can assist our 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.We have health and vision coverage, some sort of IRA, PTO after a certain amount of time, and weekly training classes that are paid!
Responsibilities:
- Prepare legal documents such as legal pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgments, 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
- Manage the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings when needed
- Ensure clients are effectively represented at court hearings as needed
- Communicate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move through the civil litigation process
Qualifications:
- Extra consideration for those with a criminal justice background
- Member in good standing and actively involved with the ABA (American Bar Association)
- Great negotiation and communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations
- Proven record of success in advocating for plaintiffs and defendants
- Experience at a legal firm working on family law and real estate issues (determining marital property) for at least 1-2 years is required
