Family Law Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A distinguished law firm is seeking a motivated and energetic Family Law Associate Attorney to join their team. This position offers the opportunity to build a fulfilling and successful career in family law while maintaining an excellent quality of life. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in legal practice or have worked as a law clerk, with strong academic credentials, writing abilities, and an understanding of business and financial concepts. This role offers competitive base salary with additional incentive-based pay opportunities, along with excellent benefits.

Location:

• Reno, NV

Duties:

• Represent clients in family law cases, including divorce, custody, support, and property division matters.
• Prepare and draft legal documents, motions, and agreements related to family law cases.
• Appear in court to advocate on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel to move cases efficiently through the legal process.
• Utilize strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills to manage multiple cases.
• Provide exceptional client service and maintain confidentiality.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience practicing law or equivalent experience as a law clerk.
• Strong courtroom experience and willingness to regularly appear in court.
• Excellent academic background and writing skills.
• Understanding of numbers, business concepts, and financial principles.
• Self-motivated and driven by excellence and competition.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple cases simultaneously.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to build client relationships and provide compassionate legal representation.
• Proficiency in legal software and basic computer skills.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Safe Harbor contribution of 3% of gross salary into a 401K plan.
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) expense coverage.
• State Bar and other professional membership fees.
• Gym membership.
• 12 legal holidays off plus PTO at your discretion.

With its principal law office based in Nevada, this reputed law firm is comprised of a small team of seasoned attorneys and deals with nine key practice areas, including business law, DUI defense, family law-divorce, and personal injury-wrongful death. This legal practice is committed to community service outreach and maintaining diversity at the workplace.