Flexible Attorney-at-Law

Family Law Attorney
Employment Type: Full-Time

Utah Bar Membership Required

At Nelson Jones, we help people navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Family law requires more than legal knowledge, it requires sound judgment, strong advocacy, and attorneys who are willing to lead clients through uncertainty with confidence and compassion.

We do not take a passive approach to legal representation. Our attorneys are expected to take ownership of their cases, communicate proactively, and move matters toward resolution with purpose. We partner with our clients to help them make informed, strategic decisions while providing exceptional legal representation.

Whether you're currently with another firm or operating a solo practice, Nelson Jones provides the infrastructure to help attorneys succeed. Our attorneys benefit from:

A consistent flow of qualified family law clients

Dedicated intake, marketing, paralegal, and administrative support

The opportunity to increase earnings through performance rather than business development alone

We are seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney with a minimum of two years of active practice experience.

Attorneys who want to increase their earnings based on performance

Attorneys who are confident managing a full caseload and driving matters to resolution

Attorneys who may be exploring the transition or integration of an existing book of business into a growing firm

Manage a full caseload of family law matters from intake through final resolution.

Represent clients in divorce, custody, parent-time, child support, alimony, paternity, protective order, adoption, and post-decree modification matters.

Develop legal strategy and provide practical, client-focused legal advice.

Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.

Conduct legal research and remain current on developments in Utah family law.

Negotiate favorable resolutions while effectively advocating for clients when litigation is necessary.

Meet or exceed a monthly billing expectation of 133 billable hours while maintaining exceptional client service.

Minimum of two years of active family law practice experience.

Demonstrated ability to independently manage a family law caseload.

Strong litigation, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.

Excellent legal research and writing abilities.

We offer a highly competitive, performance-driven compensation structure designed to reward production and results.

Attorneys meeting expected performance metrics can reasonably expect earnings in the $140,000-$160,000+ range, with significantly higher earning potential for those who exceed production targets or bring an existing book of business.

Attorneys who consistently perform at a high level have the opportunity to substantially exceed the listed compensation range.

Specific compensation details and structure will be discussed during the interview process.

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible scheduling

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Flexible hours, with expectation of professional availability aligned with client needs

Ability to commute/relocate:

George, UT: Reliably commute or plan to relocate prior to start date (Required)