Family Law Associate

HYRBID Family Law Associate

Respected Scottsdale-based family law boutique seeking a Family Law Associate! HYBRID work model. We are an established law firm serving individuals, families, and businesses with practical legal counsel across matters including family law, real estate, and business needs. Our team has earned recognition from clients and peers for combining strong legal skill with genuine compassion and integrity. What sets us apart is a culture built on shared values and collaborative mentorship, treating every case with care rather than as just another file. Joining our team means growing your practice alongside experienced attorneys who invest in your development and help you make a real difference in clients' lives.

Position Overview We are seeking a dedicated Family Law Associate to join our firm and provide high quality legal counsel and representation in a full range of family law matters. The ideal candidate will manage a caseload that includes divorce, custody and support disputes, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, domestic violence and orders of protection, guardianship and emancipation matters, and alternative dispute resolution. This role requires courtroom experience, strong negotiation and mediation skills, and the ability to handle sensitive family matters with professionalism, empathy and sound legal judgment.

Compensation + Benefits:

• Competitive base salary (DOE): $170k-250k+
• Hybrid work model - 2 days remote
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k with company match
• Generous PTO
• ...and more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload of family law matters including divorce, legal separation, dissolution, child custody, visitation, child support, alimony/spousal support, and property division.
• Draft, review, and negotiate prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, settlement agreements, parenting plans, guardianship petitions, emancipation documents, and other family law pleadings and motions.
• Represent clients in court hearings, temporary orders, trials, settlement conferences, and evidentiary hearings; prepare witnesses and exhibits for trial.
• Handle domestic violence cases and orders of protection, ensuring client safety and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Conduct legal research, prepare memoranda and legal briefs, and advise clients on legal strategy, risks, and likely outcomes.
• Participate in and lead mediation, collaborative law sessions, and other alternative dispute resolution processes to resolve matters efficiently and costeffectively.
• Manage all aspects of casework including client intake and counseling, discovery, evidence gathering, deposition preparation, correspondence, calendaring, billing, and file maintenance.
• Work closely with investigators, financial experts, therapists, and other professionals in complex asset, valuation, or custody matters.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and provide compassionate, traumainformed counsel to clients experiencing highly sensitive personal matters.
• Contribute to business development efforts by building client relationships, participating in community outreach, and supporting referral generation.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the Arizona State Bar.
• 3+ years of substantive family law experience.
• Demonstrated experience with divorce, child custody, child support, alimony/spousal support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and dissolution proceedings.
• Proven courtroom litigation experience including preparing pleadings, motions, attending hearings, and trying cases to verdict.
• Training or substantial experience in mediation and collaborative law, with a strong preference for certified mediators or mediation experience.
• Experience handling domestic violence matters and petitions for orders of protection, with sensitivity to client safety and statutory protections.
• Familiarity with guardianship, emancipation, and related family law proceedings.
• Excellent analytical, legal research, drafting and negotiation skills; strong written and oral communication abilities.
• High level of professionalism, sound judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload while meeting deadlines.
• Comfortable using case management and e-filing systems, Microsoft Office, and legal research tools (Westlaw, Lexis) and able to maintain accurate billing and timekeeping records.
• Valid drivers license and willingness to attend court and client meetings as required; ability to pass a background check.
• Commitment to client service, ethical practice, and ongoing professional development in family law.