Associate Family Law Attorney

FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY (Associate)

Job Description

Huntsville family law firm seeking associate attorney with at least one year of experience (preferred).

Work with a select clientele on a variety of family law matters, focusing on divorce, custody, child support, and juvenile issues. Ideal candidate is goal-driven, detail-oriented, compassionate, strategic, a skilled negotiator, and can work with minimal supervision. Contested Litigation is required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Handle family law matters from beginning to end, under the supervision of Managing Attorney and/or Senior Attorney
• Drafting legal documents, including discovery
• Regularly meet and communicate with clients
• Devise and communicate strategies to team members and Managing Attorney
• Prepare for and attend court hearings, trial, mediations, and depositions
• Communicate with opposing counsel, court personnel and others in a professional and respectful manner while advocating for our clients
• Deliver excellent customer service and strive for excellence

Skills:

• Communication – organized, excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
• Leadership – can lead, manage, and contribute to firm’s legal team
• Empathetic – comfortable working with people who are going through a difficult time
• Customer service – ability to connect with clients and deliver superior customer service
• Self-directed – requires minimal supervision
• Positive attitude – adaptable, optimistic, growth mindset, learner, and open-minded
• Responsible – strong sense of personal responsibility and ownership
• Goal-oriented – desire to succeed, help others, and produce results

Qualifications:

• Active member of the Alabama State Bar in good standing
• Proficient in family law, and the litigation process
• Familiar with AlaCourt and AlaFile
• Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Pass background check and drug test
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and MS Office 365, including Outlook
• Knowledge of Clio

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person