Family Law Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Bloomington, MN, seeks a skilled and experienced Family Law Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in family law and possess strong interpersonal skills, trial experience, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Duties:

• Handle family law cases in Divorce, Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support, Mediation, and Appeals.
• Manage complex cases from start to finish, including mediations and trials (first chair or significant second chair experience required).
• Interact professionally, tactfully, and effectively with clients and opposing counsel.
• Demonstrate excellent written and analytical skills.
• Utilize knowledge of family law discovery, business books and records, tracing, and drafting contractual clauses.
• Represent clients from intake through trial.
• Prepare pleadings independently.
• Work well under pressure and manage workload effectively.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in a private practice family law firm.
• Trial experience.
• Ability to work in Bloomington, MN.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar in Minnesota.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in handling family law cases.
• Excellent written and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of family law discovery and drafting contractual clauses.
• Ability to manage workload and work well under pressure.
• Trial experience.

Benefits Offered:

• 401(k) with matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Retirement plan.