Family Law Associate

Job Description

Family Law Associate

We are actively seeking new Family Law Associates to join our thriving team and help us manage our significant growth. Our firm stands apart from traditional legal practices; we are innovative, business-minded, and singularly focused on family law. We are deeply passionate about guiding clients through their most challenging life trials when their families are at risk.

If you are committed to professional and personal development within a collegial and growth-oriented environment, this opportunity may be an ideal fit for you. We’ve cultivated a strong reputation by prioritizing client care, a feat impossible without a dynamite team. We are dedicated to providing a workplace you’ll genuinely appreciate.

While the legal profession can be mentally and physically demanding, we believe that with the right team, robust staff support, and a positive atmosphere, you can deliver top-notch service to clients while maintaining a strong sense of personal well-being and accomplishment.

We highly value our attorneys and are invested in your success, aiming for you to build a fantastic legal career with us for the long term. You will manage a reasonably sized caseload, with the expectation of delivering service that genuinely surprises clients. Our attorneys are expected to champion our mission: to develop stronger families by empowering clients to make healthy choices. This mission is challenging to fulfill if our attorneys are on the brink of burnout. We need you to be happy – we like you happy – and we are committed to doing our utmost to help you cultivate a healthy work-life balance.

Compensation:

$80,000 – $90,000 yearly

Desired Skills and Experience

Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice law – and in good standing – in the state of Georgia.
• Positive attitude.
• Optimistic outlook.
• Organized and efficient.
• Able to work productively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Must be proficient in performing legal research and writing.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities:

As a junior family law associate, your job responsibilities would typically include:

• Assisting senior attorneys: You will work closely with experienced family law attorneys, providing support in various aspects of their cases. This includes conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and preparing briefs.
• Client communication: You will have regular interactions with clients, both in-person and through written communication. You will be responsible for gathering information from clients, discussing case updates, and addressing their concerns.
• Case preparation: You will be involved in the preparation of family law cases, which may involve divorce, child custody, spousal support, adoption, or other related matters. This includes conducting interviews, gathering evidence, organizing documents, and preparing case summaries.
• Legal research and writing: You will be responsible for conducting thorough legal research on family law issues, including statutes, regulations, and case precedents. Based on your research, you will draft legal memoranda, motions, and other legal documents to support the case.
• Court appearances and hearings: As a junior associate, you may have the opportunity to attend court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings with senior attorneys. This will give you exposure to the courtroom environment and allow you to gain practical experience.
• Document review and analysis: You will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing various legal documents, such as contracts, agreements, financial records, and pleadings. This involves identifying relevant information, assessing its impact on the case, and preparing summaries for the legal team.