Family Law Associate Attorney

Description:

Description:
Join a Bold, Client-First Team in Grand Rapids

Are you ready to love what you do, thrive in the courtroom, and work with a great team and mentor?

At Kraayeveld Family Law, we're a respected, litigation-focused firm in Grand Rapids looking to add a sixth and seventh attorney to our growing team. Whether you're an early-career litigator or an experienced family law attorney, we provide unmatched training, competitive compensation, and a collaborative team that supports your success.

Why You'll Love Working Here
$85,000–$120,000+ annual earnings (base + bonuses) with clear paths to exceed the $120,000 earnings early on in your career based on performance. We expect our attorneys to earn $100,000+ within one year with the firm, even when they are recent law school graduates.

• Quarterly bonuses and profit sharing — directly tied to your collection hourly performance.
• Partially remote schedule with flexibility and respect for your personal life.
• No weekly evening or weekend work expectations unless you prefer to work those hours.
• Dedicated billing & intake team — so you can focus on law, not logistics.
• Robust training program for courtroom skills, client management, and family law practice.
• Fun, supportive culture with Friday rooftop “Wine Down” meetings and a focus on camaraderie.

Responsibilities:
What You'll Do:

• Represent clients in family law matters, including divorce, custody, parenting time, support, and post-judgment issues.
• Handle your own full caseload and manage client relationships with empathy and strategy.
• Appear regularly in court; attend mediations and depositions, and take ownership of litigation from day one (with mentorship and support as needed).
• Draft motions, pleadings, and legal arguments at a high level.
• Some of our attorneys handle appellate work, and we have an option for a position to grow into a full time appellate position.

Expectations & Requirements

• Minimum: 110 billable hours per month (1,300–1,400 annually) with bonus tiers for performance.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in family law litigation.
• Willingness to grow with us and support our Core Values: Bold Battles, Blunt Truths, Boundless Dedication, Bigger Giving, and Better Together.
• To find out about our Core Values, please visit our website at www.kraayeveld.com and watch our video.

Qualifications:
Who You Are:

• A licensed Michigan attorney (or pending license).
• A strong writer and persuasive speaker with excellent communication skills.
• Goal-oriented with the grit to advocate for clients during court hearings and negotiations
• Empathy to help clients through difficult times, but also be able and willing to share blunt truths with clients.
• A team player who supports and uplifts others — we're Better Together.

Sound like a fit? Apply today with your resume and a short note about why this role resonates with you. Following your submission of your resume, we'll ask you to take a personality test. Don't worry - there are no wrong answers. We just would like to know how you'll fit within our team.

If you have a writing sample to share, we'd love to review this as well.

Compensation:

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