Litigation Family Law Attorney

A law firm in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a dedicated Litigation Family Law Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in family law, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to manage cases proactively from start to finish.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage family law cases from beginning to end, ensuring timely and effective case handling.
• Provide superior customer service to all clients, including monthly status reports and weekly case reviews.
• Make improvement recommendations to practice managers to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the practice.
• Manage performance metrics to track accomplishments and client satisfaction through practice quality software.
• Draft and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Represent clients in court hearings, trials, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on family law statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Communicate regularly with clients, providing updates and legal advice.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and legal staff to ensure comprehensive case management.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited university.
• Passed the Bar Exam on the first attempt.
• Licensed to practice law in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Dually licensed in the state of New Jersey is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience, with 1st chair family law experience.

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Superior customer service skills with a focus on client satisfaction.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in legal research databases and case management software.
• Ability to quickly learn new technical programs and software.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited university.
• Active bar license in good standing in Pennsylvania.
• Dual licensure in New Jersey is preferred.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, effective on the first day of the month following the hire date.
• 401k Matching.
• Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.

This law firm was founded over two decades ago and it specializes in providing men services in divorce, fathers rights, child support, and various other matters pertaining to family. Their areas of practice include legal separation, military law, paternity, property division, protection orders, contempt proceedings, child support, and more. They have offices all across the United States.