Family Law Attorney (Hybrid)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Family Law Attorney to join its team as a co-counsel. This position provides a steady caseload and comprehensive administrative support, allowing attorneys to focus on delivering high-quality legal representation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience handling family law matters and managing multiple cases simultaneously. This hybrid role offers flexibility, ensuring attorneys can dedicate their time to practicing law while minimizing operational tasks.

Duties

• Handle a variety of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, spousal and child support, and related legal issues.

• Oversee multiple cases at once, ensuring timely and effective legal representation.

• Provide compassionate and strategic legal counsel to clients navigating critical life events.

• Collaborate with administrative teams to streamline client intake, billing, and collections.

• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, and court proceedings.

• Maintain consistent and transparent communication with clients regarding case status and developments.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in family law practice.

• Active law license in good standing with the state bar.

• Strong organizational abilities with experience managing high caseloads.

• Ability to work independently and foster strong client relationships.

• Familiarity with limited-scope representation is a plus.

• Commitment to providing ethical, empathetic, and client-focused legal services.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational proficiency.

• Ability to manage multiple family law cases efficiently.

• Proficiency in legal research, drafting legal documents, and case strategy development.

• Empathy and emotional intelligence in handling sensitive family law matters.

Benefits

• Consistent stream of clients to manage and represent.

• Significant reduction in administrative responsibilities, including marketing, billing, and collections.

• Predefined, transparent compensation structure for each case handled.

• Guaranteed payment for completed legal work, regardless of client payment status.

• Full control over work schedule and case selection.

• Financial support for work-related expenses such as travel, transportation, and filing fees.

• Opportunity to expand access to quality legal representation within the community.