What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Law Attorney position at Ascendion?
We are seeking a skilled family law attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for researching and developing case information, evidence, and settlement options; tracking cases; handling trial preparations with senior attorneys; and working with paralegals/legal assistants.
Key Responsibilities
- Keeps cases on track with organized files, monitoring calendars, meeting deadlines, documenting actions, researching case law, inputting information into file database and case management software, confirming case status with support staff, and communicating regularly with clients.
- Executes case strategy with senior attorneys, paralegals, clients, and support staff.
- Manages high-level/high-asset cases by maintaining contact with individuals involved in the case, preparing for depositions, reviewing standard court documents, drafting letters, writing and reviewing discovery, dictating responses to opposing counsel, and generating status reports.
- Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact and communicating case progress.
- Maintains case costs by verifying outstanding balances with clients and essential staff.
- Supports case planning by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences, preparing pleadings, monitoring discovery responses, and organizing materials for team case review.
- Participates in trial proceedings, working with support staff to organize evidence, prepare exhibits, schedule witnesses, and ensure that witnesses are ready and prepared when needed.
