Family Law Litigation Attorney

We are looking for a bright, fast-paced and tech-savvy attorney who will do what it takes to research, strategize, confidently prepare and competently try complex child custody, divorce, DHR defense and adoption matters.

A successful candidate will be ready to hit the ground running to give our clients outstanding representation–a candidate who can demonstrate a history of building and maintaining trusted relationships with your clients and prove that you know your way around a courtroom.

• Take ownership of a client's case–pleadings, discovery, motions, experts, depositions, mediation, pretrial hearings, motion hearings, trials and post-judgment litigation (appellate experience definitely a plus).
• Conduct client meetings, recommend strategies and delegate clear assignments with internal and external deadlines to legal staff.

The successful candidate shall have participated in all of the following:

• 10 contested divorce, child custody, DHR defense or Adoption trials, as lead counsel, to a decision by the Judge;
• 5 party family law depositions in which the candidate was deposing the opposing party;
• 3 significant research and writing projects including or especially appeals; and
• 3 significant, formal family law mediations which lasted a half day or longer.

This is an opportunity for a lawyer who…

• can develop and implement both a substantive and procedural strategy of a case; they can consider and apply the applicable rules of court as well as the latest case law applicable to complex Child Custody, Divorce, DHR Defense and Adoption matters;
• has experience working with a demanding case load, balancing priorities, managing the time and energy of both themselves and their legal support staff, being accountable and achieving production targets both individually and as a team;
• who is willing to do what it takes, ethically and legally, to get the job done for the client and meet production targets for our team, even when that means occasional work on evenings, weekends or holidays;
• knows their way around a courtroom, deposition or mediation, can project confidence and bring comfort to our clients during challenging circumstances and cases.
• knows their way around a computer, Clio or a comparable state-of-the-art case management system, Google Docs, Word, Gmail, Google Drive and can demonstrate sophisticated use of web browsers, cloud technology and online legal research tools such as those offered by Westlaw or Lexis Nexis.
• can be a knowledgeable, empathetic steward of our clients’ resources as well as identifying ways to bring value to the case and to our clients;
• whose personality fits a fast-paced, solution-oriented culture;
• skills and experience are important and valued, but your personality, character, intelligence, and integrity are also extremely important considerations.
• we can count on do what you’re supposed to do and be where you’re supposed to be promptly and on strict, challenging deadlines;
• is open-minded and prepared to grow in their skill-set, impact and ability to earn; can continue to learn, develop and be called upon to wear many hats, even if that means scanning your own documents or exhibits.

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• High-maintenance, humorless, self-entitled, dramatic or self-important individuals will not succeed in our Firm and need not apply.

The successful candidate can expect to earn $125,000 or more, annually, including a salary commensurate with skill and experience plus bonus compensation for production and performance. We offer the following benefits in addition to financial compensation:

• Blue Cross / Blue Shield health insurance coverage to the employee at no cost (marginal costs for family and upgrades deducted from employee’s pay);
• Principal Life Insurance and Disability Coverage;
• Retirement matching up to 3% of Employee’s Pay;
• paid vacation and holidays (four weeks total);
• bar dues and cost of approved CLE compliance.

If this opportunity appeals to you, we look forward to reviewing…

• your resumé
• a significant writing sample (please do not redact writing samples which are already a matter of public record); and
• a cover letter.

Please follow these instructions. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. In addition to providing your resumé, please (1) include a cover letter that explains discusses a novel or interesting legal issue you've encountered, researched or deeply considered and (2) gives the names of 5 professional references who are familiar with your quality of work (e.g., supervisor, co-counsel, opposing counsel or judge).

Thank you for your time, energy and investment in this application process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• How many contested divorce, child custody, DHR defense or Adoption trials, as lead counsel, to a decision by the Judge, have you tried?
• As lead counsel, how many significant mediations, i.e., lasting longer than a half day, have you participated in?
• Have you researched and drafted 3 significant research and writing projects including or especially appellate briefs? (do not include principal and reply brief in same case)
• How many depositions in family law cases have you taken? How many have you defended?

License/Certification:

• License to Practice Law in Alabama (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Huntsville, AL 35801: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $105,000 - $145,000