Family Law Litigation Lawyer

Description:

Description:
Are you passionate about helping people? Do you seek a work culture that stands out from the rest? Looking to work with a high-performing team that genuinely cares about clients and strives for excellence every day? Our law firm is growing, and 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 prenuptial agreements and attending court hearings for divorce, alimony/spousal support, and child support. The prime candidate will have experience with a range of sensitive legal issues, such as child abuse, child custody, and domestic violence, 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:
What You'll Do:

• Represent clients in family law hearings, mediations, and trials
• Draft motions, pleadings, settlement agreements, and final orders
• Guide clients through complex legal and emotional situations
• Collaborate with paralegals and senior attorneys on case strategy
• Oversee case files, track progress, and manage deadlines
• Communicate regularly with clients and opposing counsel
• Occasional travel required across WV and OH
• Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation and forming a strategy for a plan of action
• Keep client files properly organized and up to date
• Prepare legal documents such as legal pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgments, and orders for a high volume of cases
• Communicate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move through the civil litigation process
• Divide marital assets, including real estate, when necessary during divorce proceedings

Qualifications:
What You Need:

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio
• Prior experience with Family Law is preferred
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent courtroom presence and legal writing skills
• Strong communication and client relationship abilities
• Confidence under pressure and compassion for people in crisis
• Willingness to work independently and as part of a team
• At least 1-2 years of working in a law firm on family law issues as well as real estate (determining marital property) is necessary
• Ability to successfully represent both plaintiff and defendant sides of a case
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations

Compensation:

---