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FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY (Associate)
Job Description
Huntsville family law firm seeking associate attorney with at least one year of experience (preferred).
Work with a select clientele on a variety of family law matters, focusing on divorce, custody, child support, and juvenile issues. Ideal candidate is goal-driven, detail-oriented, compassionate, strategic, a skilled negotiator, and can work with minimal supervision.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Handle family law matters from beginning to end, under the supervision of Managing Attorney and/or Senior Attorney
- Drafting legal documents, including discovery
- Regularly meet and communicate with clients
- Devise and communicate strategies to team members and Managing Attorney
- Prepare for and attend court hearings, trial, mediations, and depositions
- Communicate with opposing counsel, court personnel and others in a professional and respectful manner while advocating for our clients
- Deliver excellent customer service and strive for excellence
Skills:
- Communication – organized, excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
- Leadership – can lead, manage, and contribute to firm’s legal team
- Empathetic – comfortable working with people who are going through a difficult time
- Customer service – ability to connect with clients and deliver superior customer service
- Self-directed – requires minimal supervision
- Positive attitude – adaptable, optimistic, growth mindset, learner, and open-minded
- Responsible – strong sense of personal responsibility and ownership
- Goal-oriented – desire to succeed, help others, and produce results
Qualifications:
- Active member of the Alabama State Bar in good standing
- Proficient in family law, and the litigation process
- Familiar with AlaCourt and AlaFile
- Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Pass background check and drug test
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Word and MS Office 365, including Outlook
- Knowledge of Clio
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person