Family Law Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Family Law Attorney in Overland Park, KS. This role offers the chance to shape a growing family law department within a well-established firm, benefiting from a strong referral network and comprehensive support infrastructure.

Duties

• Represent clients in divorce, custody, support, modifications, and related family law matters.
• Lead and develop a family law practice with firm leadership support.
• Collaborate with attorneys across various practice areas on interconnected matters.
• Provide strategic guidance, exceptional client communication, and advocacy.
• Optionally supervise or integrate a paralegal or associate into the workflow.

Requirements

• Active license to practice in Kansas and Missouri.
• 10+ years of experience in family law; litigation experience preferred.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an interest in practice building.
• Strong communication, client management, and courtroom skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-office, multi-practice firm.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in Kansas and Missouri.

Skills

• Excellent client communication and advocacy skills.
• Strong strategic guidance and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in managing and developing a legal practice.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit).
• Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing.
• Pet Insurance.
• Paid Maternity Leave.
• Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

This full-service law firm provides a wide range of legal services to business clients. Its major practice areas include business litigation, employee benefits, insurance defense, intellectual property, workers' compensation, outside general counsel, cyber security, and other related areas. The firm has a team of over 100 attorneys. The firm's main office is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it has offices in other major locations including Chicago, Illinois.