Family Law Attorney

MGW Law Partners is seeking a compassionate and skilled Family Law Attorney to join our Fayetteville, Arkansas firm. You will guide clients through some of the most personal and emotionally complex legal matters they will ever face: divorce, child custody, adoption, and beyond. This role demands sharp legal instincts and the ability to counsel clients with patience, clarity, and care.

What You\'ll Do:

• Represent clients in family law matters including divorce, legal separation, child custody and support, adoption, paternity, protective orders, and property division
• Draft and negotiate settlements, marital agreements, parenting plans, and consent orders
• Appear in court for hearings, trials, mediations, and other proceedings across Arkansas
• Advise clients on legal rights, strategy, and realistic outcomes at every stage
• Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, and other court filings
• Collaborate with opposing counsel, mediators, and guardians ad litem as appropriate

What We\'re Looking For:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in the State of Arkansas
• 2+ years of family law experience
• Courtroom experience and confidence in litigation
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with clients under stress
• Experience practicing in Northwest Arkansas courts is a plus

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; active Arkansas bar license in good standing; 2+ years of family law experience; courtroom experience and strong interpersonal skills.