Family Law Attorney

*NOW HIRING*

Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.

*Family Law Attorney*

_Practice law. Win cases. Skip the administrative grind._

*Kansas City Metro* | *Full-Time* | *Licensed in KS & MO* | *4+ Years Experience*

*THE OPPORTUNITY*

Are you ready to focus on top-notch legal advocacy without the administrative hassle? At Barnds Law LLC, we empower talented family law attorneys to do their best work — backed by a skilled support team, modern tools, and a culture built on collaboration and competitive greatness.

This is not an entry-level role. We're looking for a driven, self-motivated litigator who thrives on complex cases, high-conflict matters, and courtroom advocacy across Kansas and Missouri. If you want to manage a meaningful caseload with real autonomy and be recognized for your dedication, we'd love to meet you.

*WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE*

*Competitive Pay*

Strong base salary plus an ATTAINABLE bonus structure that rewards your results.

*Full Benefits*

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 4% 401(k) with company match.

*Real Growth*

Manager and Director paths in-house, plus retreats and continuing education.

*Onsite Gym*

Stay sharp with an onsite gym and a genuinely collaborative workspace.

*A Team That Backs You*

Paralegals, legal assistants, billing coordinator, office manager and an intake team so you can stay focused on litigation.

*A Winning Culture*

Collaboration, respect, candor, and a shared drive for excellence.

*WHAT YOU'LL DO*

*Complex Case & Trial Management*

▸ Manage dockets across divorce, custody, modifications, enforcement, grandparent rights, QDROs, and guardianship.

▸ Lead litigation strategy from intake through final orders, including contested evidentiary hearings and multi-day trials.

▸ Handle emergency motions (ex parte custody, protective orders, contempt) with rapid, legally sound filings.

▸ Prepare and argue dispositive motions, temporary orders, and post-trial remedies.

*Client Counseling & Retention*

▸ Lead in-depth strategy sessions and provide clear, outcome-oriented guidance.

▸ Navigate sensitive, high-conflict dynamics while maintaining professional boundaries and client control.

▸ Translate legal complexity into actionable advice that builds trust and manages expectations.

*Courtroom & Mediation Representation*

▸ Represent clients at hearings, trials, mediations, and pre-trial conferences in both Kansas and Missouri.

▸ Cross-examine witnesses, prepare expert testimony, and build compelling evidentiary presentations.

▸ Advocate before judges, mediators, GALs, and parenting coordinators.

*Advanced Drafting & Procedural Work*

▸ Draft complex pleadings, property division analyses, and proposed parenting plans.

▸ Review and elevate paralegal work product for accuracy and strategic positioning.

▸ Prepare appellate briefs, motions to set aside, and sanction responses as needed.

▸ Apply local rules and administrative orders with precision; leverage CLIO for case, billing, and document management.

*WHAT YOU BRING*

▸ *Experience: *4+ years of family law practice — confident managing a caseload independently.

▸ *Credentials: *Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; admitted to the Kansas and Missouri Bars (or MO-eligible via UBE).

▸ *Skills: *Excellent communication and negotiation; sharp, detail-oriented analysis.

▸ *Mindset: *Client-focused and empathy-driven, with the grit to thrive in high-conflict litigation.

▸ *Spirit: *A self-starter and team player ready to join company events, retreats, and team-building.

*OUR CORE VALUES*

*Client-Focused Service*

Education & empathy-driven

*Sincere Candor*

Transparency & respect both for clients and each other. We are kind and honest ALWAYS

*Competitive Greatness*

Excellence, every day, we want to be the leaders in our community.

*Unimpeachable Character*

Integrity at the core, both with the Bar and just being a bad ass human.

*READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?*

*Send the following to :*

▸ Cover Letter

▸ Resume

▸ Three Professional References

30-90 sec video ( video quality doesn't matter) just telling us:

1. why you want to work for Barnds Law?

2. What drives you, time off, big bonuses, helping people etc...

3. What you do for fun?

4. What are you over in practice, and if we had a magic wand we could get rid of?

5. .If money wasn't an object, what would you do during your day?

Send an email with your video attachment to:


Learn more at *Apply now and start your journey with Barnds Law LLC.*

_Barnds Law LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. xhmxlyz We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees._

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Relocation assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance

Experience:
* Family law: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person