Associate Attorney – Domestic/Civil Litigation

Max 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its rapidly expanding practice. The Associate Attorney will be directly involved in all aspects of the practice of family law, providing representation of clients in court and through legal proceedings, mentoring and developing assigned Jr. Associates and legal support team, and managing a regular schedule of hearings and court appearances.

Qualifications:

(preferred if barred in other states)
Experience litigating domestic and civil cases preferred
Strong interpersonal & communication ability with the ability to influence and persuade
Superior work ethic with a desire to succeed and build a life-long career in the legal profession
Organized – able to effectively manage time and multi-task competing priorities
Knowledgeable in family law areas including childcare, paternity, adoption, domestic violence, ancillary relief, financial settlements
Adept at drafting custody agreements, wills, divorces, annulments, pre-nuptial agreements, child custody/support, visitation rights

Responsibilities:

Billing at least hours per week (approximately 1800 hrs/annually)
Selling firm services to prospective clients for at least 5 hours per week
Managing client collection rate ensuring it remains above 75% on a weekly basis
Working with the in-house financial team to forecast client billings on a weekly basis
Representation of clients in court and through legal proceedings
Mentoring and developing assigned Jr. Associates and legal support team
Participating in Law Firm’s Perfect Client Lifecycle development program
Managing a regular schedule of hearings and court appearances
Advising Law Firm staff on legal matters and interpretation of laws and statutes

Compensation:

Base salary range for this role is $90,000-$105,000 annually (commensurate with ability)
Potential to earn annual bonus and weekly commissions in addition to base salary
Opportunity to achieve Partnership in as little as 5 years depending on value creation
Periodic compensation reviews & subsequent pay raises when deliverables are met
Rapid promotability for motivated employees to advance and take on more responsibility

Resources:

Each attorney has a dedicated support team of paralegals, clerks, and discovery specialists
Every attorney partakes in an education & training curriculum that exceeds industry standards
Consistent new client flow via an in-house sales & marketing team to support billable hours
In-office Moot Courtroom and instruction designed to enhance your advocacy & litigation skills

Benefits:

Full medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans including an HSA option
100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for individual employees
401K retirement plan with employer match and Profit Sharing plan
2 weeks PTO and sick time, with the ability to roll over unused PTO from year to year
Flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week after 90 days
Perks including onsite fitness center and restaurant, employee activity clubs and more!

Law Firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its rapidly expanding practice. The Associate Attorney will play an integral role in all aspects of the practice of family law, from providing representation of clients in court to mentoring and developing assigned Jr. Associates and legal support team.

The successful candidate must be licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania (preferred if barred in other states) and have experience litigating domestic and civil cases. They must demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, a superior work ethic, and the ability to effectively manage time and multitask competing priorities. Knowledgeable in family law areas such as childcare, paternity, adoption, domestic violence, ancillary relief, and financial settlements, the Associate Attorney must also be adept at drafting custody agreements, wills, divorces, annulments, pre-nuptial agreements, child custody/support, and visitation rights.

In return, Law Firm offers a competitive base salary range of $90,000-$105,000 annually (commensurate with ability) with potential to earn annual bonus and weekly commissions in addition to base salary. There is also the potential to achieve Partnership in as little as 5 years depending on value creation, with periodic compensation reviews and subsequent pay raises when deliverables are met. Furthermore, each attorney has access to a dedicated support team of paralegals, clerks, and discovery specialists, an in-house sales and marketing team to support billable hours, and an education and training curriculum that exceeds industry standards.

Law Firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package including full medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans with 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for individual employees, a 401K retirement plan with employer match and Profit Sharing plan, 2 weeks PTO and sick time, and the flexibility to work remotely 1 day per week after 90 days. Additional perks include an onsite fitness center and restaurant, and employee activity clubs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans, 401K retirement plan, PTO and sick time, flexibility to work remotely, onsite fitness center and restaurant

Litigating domestic and civil cases, selling firm services, managing client collection rate, forecasting client billings, representing clients in court, mentoring and developing assigned Jr. Associates, advising staff on legal matters, drafting custody agreements, wills, divorces, annulments, pre-nuptial agreements, child custody/support, visitation rights

Qualification and Experience Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania

Legal