Family Law Associate Attorney

Role Objective:

As an Associate Attorney, you are an integral part of our legal team, providing exceptional legal representation and advocacy for clients in family law cases.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Handle a caseload of divorce, paternity, adoption and estate planning from inception to resolution.
• Represent clients in court hearings, depositions and mediations.
• Negotiate settlement and communicate with opposing counsel and parties.
• Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals and staff to ensure efficient case management.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients, explaining complex legal matters in simple terms.
• Draft legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and discovery according to judicial procedures.
• Research and analyze statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions and other legal sources.
• Provide exceptional customer service and communication to clients during their litigation process.
• Prepare, organize, store and retrieve case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits and more.
• Develop and maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
• Uphold ethical standards and professional conduct in all interactions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain updates on Monday board for assigned cases to ensure effective communication with clients and team members.
• Link all emails pertaining to client cases to their respective Mycase profiles.
• Schedule and prepare clients and documents for mediations.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the state of Oklahoma.
• Prior experience working in a law setting preferred.
• Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes and other related matters.
• Empathy and a client-focused mindset.
• Proficiency in multitasking, attention to detail and adherence to processes.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times, stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google, Slack and Zoom.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,474.00 - $72,758.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Tulsa, OK 74114 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tulsa, OK 74114: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $68,474 - $72,758