Family Lawyer

Job Description

Job Description

Our law firm is seeking a family attorney who can assist clients in navigating the sensitive legal issues of family law, including child custody, child abuse, and domestic violence. Attorneys should be equally familiar with prenuptial agreements, divorce, alimony, child support, and real estate, and be able to effectively engage in oral debate and negotiation even in highly stressful and emotional situations. If you are driven by an opportunity to help people during one of the toughest times in their lives and have a proven track record of success, apply now.

$150,000

• Prepare legal documents such as legal pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgments, and orders for a high volume of cases
• Handle the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings as needed
• Collaborate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move files through the civil litigation process
• Attend court proceedings as needed to represent clients
• Keep client files properly organized and up to date

• At least 1-2 years of working in a law firm on family law issues as well as real estate (determining marital property) is necessary
• 4-year degree with a legal background and J.D. degree are necessary for this position
• Great negotiation and communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations
• Strong knowledge base of representing plaintiffs and defendants
• Previous criminal justice or other legal background preferred

Modern Law is a launchpad for ambitious professionals. You’ll join a collaborative, supportive team with the autonomy to run your practice your way—no micromanaging, just real trust.

We have more high-quality work than you can handle, so you can focus on advocacy, not client hunting. And our flexible billable requirements adapt to your goals—whether you want to maximize income or maintain balance, we’ll back your definition of success.

Here, you bring the drive. We provide the rocket fuel.