Family Lawyer

Job Description

Job Description

Our firm is growing, and we are looking for a sharp family attorney. We cap our caseload at 30 clients, so you'll have time to communicate with and serve your clients at a very high level. You’ll assist individuals in a variety of situations, such as attending court hearings and trials for divorce, alimony/spousal support, and child custody. The prime candidate will have experience with a range of family law issues like child custody, asset and debt division, alimony, and domestic violence, and be able to maintain composure, negotiate, and argue at a top level, even in emotional and high-stress situations. If you are passionate about helping people navigate some of the most difficult times in their lives, start your application today.

Compensation:

$175,000

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in family law cases, ensuring their rights and interests are protected throughout the legal process.

• Take care of your paralegal and help your team improve.

• Communicate promptly and systematically with clients to understand their needs and provide clear, actionable updates and advice.

• Prepare and file legal documents, including petitions, motions, and agreements, with precision and attention to detail.

• Attend court hearings and trials, advocating passionately for clients in matters of divorce, child custody, and spousal support.

• Negotiate settlements with opposing attorneys, striving for outcomes that align with clients' best interests.

• Maintain a limited caseload, allowing for excellent personalized client service.

• Stay updated on family law developments to provide informed and current legal counsel to clients in Salt Lake City, UT.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge base of representing plaintiffs and defendants
• Candidates should be great negotiators and communicators, specifically in situations when emotions and stress are high
• Member in good standing and actively involved with the ABA (American Bar Association)
• At least 1-2 years of working in a law firm on family law issues as well as real estate (determining marital property) is necessary
• Prior work or studies in criminal justice preferred

• Experience in family law, particularly in divorce, child custody, and spousal support cases.

• Ability to manage a caseload of up to 30 clients, ensuring excellent personalized service.

• Proven track record of effective negotiation and advocacy in court settings.

• Strong communication skills to provide clear, actionable updates and advice to clients.

• Attention to detail in preparing and filing legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Commitment to staying informed on the latest developments in family law.

• Ability to work collaboratively with paralegals and all team members in order to make the firm better and serve clients exceptionally well.

About Company

Mission Statement

We remove the fear of divorce by maximizing our clients’ time with their kids and maximizing their money.

Core Values

• Growth Mindset : We employ only those with a growth mindset.

• Excellence : We are all excellent at what we do because our clients depend on us, and we depend on each other.

• Impact : Our work is important because it deeply affects our clients and their families, as well as our team and our families.

• Exclusive Focus : We focus exclusively on divorce because we want to be the best at that one thing.

• Communication : We communicate with everyone systematically, openly, honestly, and in plain English.

• Domination : We have a duty and obligation to dominate our market because we serve clients better than everyone else.