Family Law Associate Attorney

Description:

Larkin Hoffman is seeking to add an Associate Attorney to join our Family Law practice group. This successful candidate will work closely with experienced family law attorneys while developing increasing responsibility for client matters involving divorce, custody and parenting time, child support and spousal maintenance, post-decree modifications, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, third-party custody matters, and harassment restraining orders and orders for protection. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of family law or commercial litigation experience, strong written and oral advocacy skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to responsive client service. Admission to practice in Minnesota is required.

Larkin Hoffman is motivated to attract and retain talented and diverse professionals into our growing firm and is committed to training and professional development. We continuously undertake strategic efforts to advance diversity and foster a respectful, equitable and inclusive workplace. Larkin Hoffman has a prime office location outside the downtown core at Normandale Lake Office Park in Bloomington, MN for easy access with complimentary parking.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage family law matters under supervision, including developing case strategy, monitoring deadlines, and coordinating next steps with clients and the supervising attorney.
• Communicate regularly with clients to gather information, explain legal options and procedures, provide practical advice, and report on case status.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigations; analyze statutes, rules, case law, financial records, and other evidence relevant to client matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery, settlement proposals, agreements, correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Handle discovery, including preparing and responding to written discovery, reviewing document productions, working with experts, and preparing for depositions.
• Prepare for and appear at conferences, hearings, motion arguments, mediations, depositions, and trials.
• Negotiate resolutions and assist in drafting and finalizing settlement agreements and related court submissions.
• Meet with prospective clients, conduct initial consultations, identify potential conflicts, and assist with matter intake.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, financial professionals, and other experts to provide efficient, high-quality representation.
• Maintain accurate time entries and matter records, comply with firm policies and professional obligations, and participate in practice-group and firm initiatives.

Benefits:

• 401(k) / Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health Insurance
• HSA/FSA
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness and Group Accident Coverage
• CLE and Bar Dues
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vision & Dental Insurance (available at employee cost)

Education and/or Experience:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active license to practice law in Minnesota and good standing with the applicable licensing authority.
• Three to five years of experience in family law or commercial litigation; Minnesota state-court experience is preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, exercise sound professional judgment, and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Experience conducting prospective-client consultations and independently handling hearings, discovery, or settlement negotiations is preferred.

Physical Demand: 
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.

Salary:
The starting salary range for this position is between $160,000 - $170,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Billable Hours & Bonus Program:
Larkin Hoffman has a 1650 client billable hour requirement. Associate attorneys can also receive an additional 150 hours of credit for pro bono work, marketing and business development activities, and observation and training to reach the 1800 total billable hour expectation. Additionally, the Firm has adopted a holistic compensation structure with a strong bonus program that includes bonus eligibility starting at 1650 client billable hours.

All search firm contacts regarding available candidates, either in writing or by telephone, must be made through the Firm’s Human Resources Generalist, Drew Johnson. No search firm representatives shall contact any Larkin Hoffman attorney or employee without express written authorization from the Human Resources Generalist. If you would like to submit a candidate for this position or any other position, please send a blind submission summarizing the candidate’s experience while omitting the candidate’s name, current employer, or any other identifying information to Drew Johnson at  View email address on click.appcast.io .