Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Alpharetta, GA. The ideal candidate will join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional family law services. This role offers the opportunity to grow professionally while advocating for clients during challenging life transitions.

Duties

• Collaborate closely with paralegals and mentor them to ensure high-quality legal work.
• Independently manage cases from intake to resolution with strategic guidance.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients, setting expectations and providing reassurance.
• Prepare thoroughly for mediations and trials, conducting meticulous research and planning.
• Draft precise legal documents, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Advocate confidently for clients in court, leading hearings, mediations, and trials effectively.

Requirements

• Licensed attorney in Georgia with family law experience.
• Proven skills in litigation, negotiation, and strategic case management.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities comfortably.
• Proficiency in Clio or similar legal case management software.
• Dedication to empowering clients through challenging life transitions.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Georgia.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent research and analytical abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Robust back-office support from skilled paralegals and administrative staff.
• Competitive base salary with a performance-based bonus system.
• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) hours covered to support ongoing professional development.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing firm.

This law firm provides comprehensive divorce and family law services to clients in Georgia. Its major practice areas include divorce, child custody and support, property and debt division, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, separation agreements, collaborative divorce, and mediation. Its offices are located in Atlanta and Alpharetta, Georgia. Several of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers publication.