Senior Family Law Attorney I

4-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Senior Family Law Attorney I for its Grand Rapids, MI location.

Job Overview:

As the Senior Family Law Attorney, I will handle a diverse caseload of family law matters, including mediation, trial representation, legal research, and client counseling. The successful candidate will possess strong advocacy skills, significant trial experience, and a commitment to providing high-quality legal services to clients.

Duties:

• Mediate family law disputes and represent clients in trials.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex legal issues.
• Draft legal documents, including memorandums, briefs, and letters.
• Market legal services to prospective clients.
• Perform discovery of electronically stored data and hard copies of information.
• Conduct due diligence in all legal matters.
• Manage a schedule to meet production/collection objectives.
• Ensure timely approval of invoices and maintain financial discipline.
• Supervise and utilize support staff effectively.
• Update the case management system with relevant information.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and staff to serve community needs.
• Engage in brand expansion through various channels, including social media and organization participation.
• Seek positive feedback and reviews from clients.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong legal research skills.
• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission (or eligibility for reciprocal admission) to the Bar in MI.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Family Law Attorney.

Benefits:

• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Paid time off: Unlimited PTO/FTO for Vacation/Sick days.
• Paid Federal Holidays.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off: Up to 16 hours annually.
• Other Compensation: Opportunity for cross-training and growth within the organization.
• Equal Pay.

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