Litigation Family Law Attorney

2-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Columbia is seeking a Litigation Family Law Attorney with 3-6 years of litigation experience. The candidate will be responsible for proactively managing family law cases from inception to resolution, providing superior customer service to clients, making improvement recommendations to practice managers, and managing performance metrics.

Duties:

• Manage family law cases from beginning to end, including client intake, discovery, negotiation, trial preparation, and court appearances.
• Provide exceptional customer service to clients, including regular status reports and case reviews.
• Offer recommendations for practice improvement to enhance efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Utilize practice quality software to track accomplishments and client satisfaction metrics.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and other court documents.
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to achieve case objectives.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited university.
• Passed the Bar Exam on the first attempt.
• 1st chair family law experience.
• Licensed to practice law in the state of Missouri.
• Ability to quickly learn new technical programs and software.

Experience:

3-6 years of litigation experience.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited university.
• Admission to the Bar in the state of SC.

Skills:

• Strong litigation skills with a focus on family law matters.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Familiarity with practice management software and tools.

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