What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Attorney Family Law position at Santiago Legal?
Job Description
Job Description
Contract Attorney Family Law — MN Bar required, Spanish preferred but not required
Our law firm is looking for an attorney who is ready to represent our existing client base on a contract basis.
Compensation : 110 per hour
Responsibilities :
- Prepare various legal documents, such as motions, pleadings, briefs, and correspondence
- Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions
- Determine case strategies and solutions to serve clients’ needs after analysis
- Oversee paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff
- Represent clients in court to argue motions during legal proceedings
- Provide representation for clients in court in legal cases as pertains to Family Law
- Uphold a steady schedule of hearings, court appearances, and conferences
- Attend trials and court proceedings
- Oversee and manage the legal issues that transpire between people who are members of the same family
- Interact routinely with caseworkers, supervisors, program directors, and program administrators
- Supervise and direct mediation sessions and offer legal advice
- Organize and record all official documents required to file cases
- Update clients regularly about their cases
Qualifications :
About Company
We want to be known for helping clients emerge from an extremely emotional process feeling as though they are a better person, in a better position, and that they have a team behind them that really cares and fights for them.