Family Law Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Family Law Attorney

Position: Family Law Attorney

Location: South Bend, IN

Salary: $100K-$125K + bonus potential based on production

Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Family Law Attorney to represent clients in a full range of family law matters, with emphasis on litigation, child custody, and divorce. The attorney will manage a caseload from initial intake through trial or settlement, provide clear legal counsel, draft pleadings and motions, and advocate for clients in negotiations, mediations, and court hearings.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in family law litigation including divorce, custody, support, visitation, and enforcement matters.
• Manage a diverse caseload from client intake through resolution, maintaining organized files and meeting deadlines.
• Draft and file pleadings, discovery requests, motions, settlement agreements, parenting plans, and other court documents.
• Prepare for and conduct hearings, trials, settlement conferences, mediations, and pre-trial proceedings.
• Advise clients on legal rights, options, and potential outcomes while providing empathetic, practical guidance on sensitive family matters.
• Conduct legal research and stay current on state family law statutes, case law, and local court rules.
• Negotiate settlements and facilitate alternative dispute resolution to achieve favorable and efficient outcomes when appropriate.
• Collaborate with paralegals, investigators, financial experts, and outside counsel as needed to develop case strategy.
• Maintain regular, professional communication with clients, opposing counsel, and the court, and handle billing and case management tasks accurately.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the state bar in good standing.
• 3+ years of experience practicing family law with demonstrable litigation experience; trial experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience handling child custody, divorce, support, and related family law matters.
• Excellent drafting and oral advocacy skills, including motion practice and courtroom presentation.
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills with the ability to achieve client-focused resolutions.
• Comfortable managing sensitive client issues with discretion, empathy, and professionalism.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with legal research tools, case management software, and standard office productivity tools.

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 05/28/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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