Family Law Associate Attorney

Family Law Attorney – Cincinnati

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Salary: $90,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a dedicated team of family law attorneys in Cincinnati with decades of collective experience helping clients through difficult personal transitions. We handle divorce, custody, support, dissolutions, stepparent adoption, collaborative law, mediation, post-decree modifications, and related family law matters. We value empathy, clear communication, and rigorous legal work. Our approach combines negotiation, collaboration, and when necessary, litigation, always focused on achieving the best outcome for each client.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays).
• Health, dental, vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Continuing legal education support.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Professional development opportunities.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of family law matters: intake, pleadings, discovery, hearings, trial when needed, post-decree work.
• Provide compassionate and responsive counsel to clients, helping them understand options and process.
• Use negotiation, mediation, and where applicable, collaborative law approaches, to resolve disputes.
• Draft agreements, manage settlements, prepare for and conduct hearings or trials.
• Work with support staff, case managers, paralegals, maintain case documentation and time/budget management.
• Stay current on family law developments, statutory and case law changes, and local court practices.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Ohio and in good standing.
• Substantial experience in family law (minimum several years; someone capable of independent handling of complex family law cases).
• Strong litigation, negotiation, and drafting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work sensitively with clients in emotionally charged situations.

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