Associate Litigation Attorney Family Law & Probate

Job Overview:

A law firm seeks an experienced Associate Litigation Attorney to join their team in Alpharetta, Georgia. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney with solid litigation experience who is interested in learning and specializing in family law and probate matters. The ideal candidate will have a passion for courtroom advocacy and a desire to grow professionally within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Duties:

• Take ownership of client cases, including drafting and responding to discovery, pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Represent clients in mediation, pretrial hearings, temporary hearings, motion hearings, and trials.
• Conduct client meetings to assess legal needs and provide strategic advice.
• Delegate tasks to paralegals and legal assistants, ensuring that work is completed efficiently and accurately.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring clear communication and setting realistic expectations.
• Analyze complex legal issues, advise clients on possible solutions, and negotiate favorable outcomes.
• Continuously collaborate with senior attorneys to refine strategies and ensure effective case management.

Requirements:

• At least two (2) years of litigation experience.
• Strong advocacy skills and courtroom experience.
• Ability to handle high-stress situations and manage client expectations.
• Proficiency in legal research, drafting legal documents, and preparing for hearings and trials.
• Willingness to learn family law and probate practice areas.
• Ability to delegate work effectively and manage a team of support staff.
• Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience in handling emotionally charged cases with professionalism and empathy.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in Georgia (Georgia Bar exam passed).

Skills:

• Superior litigation and negotiation skills.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Proficiency in case management and legal technology tools.
• Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are a plus but not required.

Benefits:

• Bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays and time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) with matching
• Life insurance and disability insurance
• Retirement benefits

This role is based in-office in Alpharetta, GA, and offers a collaborative and supportive work environment, ideal for attorneys who want to grow their legal practice and gain exposure to family law and probate litigation.

This boutique law firm focuses its practice on divorce, family, and probate matters. It deals with divorce, adoption, modification, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, estate administration, guardianship matters, and probate litigation. The firm has offices in Alpharetta, Lawrenceville, Cumming, and Marietta in Georgia.