Associate Attorney - Family Law

Associate Attorney – Family & Immigration Law

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Tanner Law Offices | Cumberland County, PA

At Tanner Law Offices, we understand that launching your legal career is about finding the right launchpad—not just a starting position, but a strategic platform where mentorship, hands-on experience, and structured growth intersect.

You have spent three intense years mastering the theory of law. Now, you are ready to translate that knowledge into impact. We are seeking a highly motivated, collaborative, and self-starting Associate Attorney.

This unique position is designed as a hybrid practice crossing both Family Law and Immigration Law. In boutique defense and advocacy work, these two fields frequently intersect. Issues surrounding domestic relations, custody, guardianship, and divorce. Casework may impact a clients immigration status or require holistic cross-disciplinary solutions. By practicing at this modern nexus, you will develop a highly versatile, resilient, and deeply compassionate skill set that sets your early career apart.

Why Tanner Law Offices?

· *Structured Mentorship & Training: *We dont expect you to have all the answers on day one. You will work side-by-side with seasoned practitioners who are invested in your clinical training, courtroom confidence, and professional ethics.

· *Operations That Empower You: *Our firm is backed by a tenured, highly skilled paralegal and administrative support staff. We manage the back-office friction and billing logistics so you can focus entirely on learning the nuances of legal strategy, client counseling, and advocacy.

· *Passionate about personal engagement: *We pride ourselves on our ability to connect with clients to understand their situations. Your demonstrated ability to resonate with potential clients on the outset from the initial consultation to representation will make you a successful addition to the firm.

· *Immediate, Managed Exposure: *Get out from behind the research desk. Under professional guidance, you will interact with clients, draft vital pleadings, and appear in court far sooner than your peers at traditional large firms.

· *Boutique Culture, Broad Impact: *We offer the technical sophistication and high-stakes case volume of a major practice, combined with the agile, supportive, and personal touch of a boutique collaborative environment.

Your Impact & Responsibilities

· *Dual-Discipline Client Advocacy: *Manage and guide clients through interconnected, emotionally complex legal challenges, representing individuals in family law matters (divorce, custody, child support) and immigration proceedings (visas, family-based petitions, residency, and removal defense).

· *Litigation & Courtroom Presence: *Draft high-quality pleadings, motions, and briefs. Prepare meticulously for hearings, and confidently represent clients before the Pennsylvania Courts of Common Pleas as well as immigration tribunals.

· *Holistic Strategic Case Management: *Conduct initial client consultations to identify overlapping legal needs across family structures and immigration statuses, developing creative, multi-faceted case theories.

· *Commitment to Excellence: *Represent vulnerable individuals and local families with unwavering professionalism, high ethical standards, and genuine empathy.

Qualifications

· *Educational Background: *Juris Doctor (JD) degree completed or anticipated Summer 2026 of Fall 2027. Applications from current accredited law school 3L students are highly encouraged.

· *Bar Status: *Admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar

· *Interdisciplinary Curiosity: *A demonstrated interest in both Family Law and Immigration Law, whether evidenced through law school clinics, internships, elective coursework, or clerkships.

· *The Self-Starter DNA: *Impeccable organization, a high-volume mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and the intellectual curiosity to hit the ground running under firm supervision.

· *Communication Skills: *Exceptional legal research and writing capabilities, paired with the public speaking confidence required to command a courtroom.

· *Customer Service background (desired): *Demonstrated ability to serve others in a compassionate manner. xkmhxrz If you have a work or volunteer history of customer relations, let’s talk

Tanner Law Offices is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Life insurance
* Retirement plan

Ability to Commute:
* Camp Hill, PA 17011 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Camp Hill, PA 17011: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person