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Lawrenceville, GA
Family Law Attorney
Attorney
1-8 yrs required
Full-time
No
Job Overview:
A law firm located in Lawrenceville, GA, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Family Law Attorney to join their team. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment, focusing on representing families in various legal matters such as divorce, child custody, and marital property disputes. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in family law, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for making a difference in clients' lives.
Location:
- Lawrenceville, GA
Duties:
- Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgments, and orders.
- Represent clients in court hearings and trials.
- Collaborate with paralegals to achieve client objectives.
- Organize and maintain client files, ensuring they are up to date.
- Provide legal advice and guidance to clients, helping them navigate their legal challenges.
- Manage the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings.
- Mentor and guide assigned paralegals, ensuring they understand and embody the firm's core values.
- Analyze legal issues, create strategic plans of action, and provide effective solutions to clients.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in family law.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills, particularly in emotional and stressful situations.
- Experience with family law and real estate matters, especially with marital property division.
- Extra consideration for candidates with a criminal justice background.
- Strong knowledge of representing plaintiffs and defendants in family law cases.
- Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in Georgia.
Education:
- Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.
Certifications:
- Active Georgia Bar License (Required).
Skills:
- Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to create strategic legal plans.
- Attention to detail in organizing and maintaining case files.
- Ability to manage a high volume of cases and effectively represent clients in court.
- Leadership and mentoring skills, especially in guiding paralegals.
Benefits:
- Performance-based annual bonuses.
- 401(k) with 2% employer match.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- “Lunch & Learn” professional development sessions.
- Family-friendly work environment with flexibility to celebrate personal milestones.
- Supportive team culture with opportunities for career growth and advancement.
