FULL TIME Associate Attorney

Job Description Family Law and/or Civil Litigation Attorney

Employment Type: Full-Time

Entry-Level to 20+ Years of Experience

A well-established and growing law firm in Bismarck, North Dakota is seeking a Family Law and/or Civil Litigation Attorney to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney at any stage of their career — from a newly licensed attorney looking to build their practice to an experienced attorney with 20+ years of experience.

The firm is open to candidates with a background in family law, civil litigation, or both , and will consider experience levels ranging from entry-level to highly experienced practitioners. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, analytical thinker, and dedicated advocate who is interested in providing high-quality legal representation to clients.

Represent clients in family law and/or civil litigation matters

Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, case law, and legal issues

Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, settlement agreements, and other legal documents

Develop case strategies based on the facts, applicable law, and client objectives

Conduct discovery and review relevant documents and evidence

Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, legal staff, and other professionals

degree from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law in the State of North Dakota, or eligibility to obtain one

Entry-Level Attorneys: Attorneys who are newly licensed or have limited practical experience are encouraged to apply. The firm is willing to provide mentorship, training, and opportunities to develop courtroom and client-management skills.

Mid-Level Attorneys: Attorneys with several years of experience can take on increasing responsibility and manage cases independently.

Experienced Attorneys: Attorneys with 10, 20+ years of experience are welcome to bring their established knowledge, courtroom experience, client relationships, and leadership abilities to the practice.

Experience in family law, civil litigation, domestic relations, divorce, custody, child support, property disputes, contract disputes, personal injury, commercial litigation, or other contested legal matters is a plus.

Opportunity to work on a diverse range of legal matters

Mentorship and professional development for less-experienced attorneys

Opportunity for experienced attorneys to exercise significant autonomy

Work with a respected legal team serving clients throughout the Bismarck area

\LLH’s founding partners and associate attorneys have more than 250 years of combined legal experience. With its many hardworking and dedicated attorneys, LLH attacks its clients’ legal issues with a team approach, enabling LLH’s clients to benefit from the collective expertise of the entire firm.

The firm is experienced in a vast array of practice areas to meet all of your legal needs, including the following:

Agricultural Law

Commercial Law

Criminal Law

Elder Law

Estate Planning

IRS Audits & Tax Litigation

Nursing Home Planning

Oil & Gas Law

Personal Injury

Social Security Disability

LLH’s founding partners and associate attorneys have more than 250 years of combined legal experience. With its many hardworking and dedicated attorneys, LLH attacks its clients’ legal issues with a team approach, enabling LLH’s clients to benefit from the collective expertise of the entire firm.\n\nThe firm is experienced in a vast array of practice areas to meet all of your legal needs, including the following:\n\nAgricultural Law\nBusiness Entities & Formation\nCommercial Law\nContracts\nCriminal Law\nDebtor-Creditor Relationship\nDivorce & Separation\nElder Law\nEstate Planning\nGuardianship & Conservatorship\nIRS Audits & Tax Litigation\nLeasing & Renting Landlord-Tenant Relationship\nLegislative & Government Relations\nMalpractice\nNursing Home Planning\nOil & Gas Law\nPersonal Injury\nProbate\nProduct Liability\nReal Estate\nSocial Security Disability\nTaxation\nTrusts\nWills\nWill Contests\nWorkers Compensation