Family Attorney

Attorney Sharon Jackson • Lawrenceville, GA

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About The Position

Our growing law firm is looking to hire a family attorney who is fiercely passionate about representing clients facing one of the most challenging times in their lives. Candidates should be adept at preparing necessary legal documents in connection with prenuptial agreements, initiating and finalizing divorces, alimony, child support, and child custody. If you have a proven record of success both in and out of court, apply now! We have a close-knit team that works well together because we have common work values and goals. The team selects all new hires, not the firm owner. We are looking for attorneys who will be a good fit for our team of hardworking, system-driven nerdy team that thrives on learning, teamwork, and personal and professional growth. Our lawyers focus on the work that a law degree is required for, not tasks that can be performed by a legal assistant. You must have the ability to delegate and lead to be an effective attorney with our team Determine case strategy Negotiate settlements through settlement conferences and or mediation Develop and implement a litigation strategy Develop cross-examination, direct examination, and trial strategy Dictate strategy, needs, and methods to paralegals and legal assistants. Review and approve all drafts Facilitate resolutions that save the client money and consider the client's budget Litigate when necessary, ensuring that clients see you fighting for them and ensuring that they get whatever they are entitled to receive Engage with clients frequently and help clients cope amid stressful family situations Obtain at least one five-star client every month Operate efficiently and meet billable hour requirements Sensitive people are NOT a fit for our company or our team. This is family law. It requires tough, type A, get-it-done professionals who don't get their feathers ruffled easily Must be able to take criticism and feedback from clients, opposing parties, and judges Commitment to continuous learning and improvement is required Sense of humor and a positive attitude are needed for this industry and our firm Desire to win and be the best is essential for trial lawyers in our firm Commitment to excellence is required We offer unique benefits, superior pay and incentives, and opportunities for A players only.

Requirements

• Candidates should be adept at preparing necessary legal documents in connection with prenuptial agreements, initiating and finalizing divorces, alimony, child support, and child custody.
• Proven record of success both in and out of court
• Must be able to take criticism and feedback from clients, opposing parties, and judges
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement is required
• Sense of humor and a positive attitude are needed for this industry and our firm
• Desire to win and be the best is essential for trial lawyers in our firm
• Commitment to excellence is required

Responsibilities

• Determine case strategy
• Negotiate settlements through settlement conferences and or mediation
• Develop and implement a litigation strategy
• Develop cross-examination, direct examination, and trial strategy
• Dictate strategy, needs, and methods to paralegals and legal assistants
• Review and approve all drafts
• Facilitate resolutions that save the client money and consider the client's budget
• Litigate when necessary, ensuring that clients see you fighting for them and ensuring that they get whatever they are entitled to receive
• Engage with clients frequently and help clients cope amid stressful family situations
• Obtain at least one five-star client every month
• Operate efficiently and meet billable hour requirements

Benefits

• unique benefits
• superior pay and incentives
• opportunities for A players only

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed