Family Law Associate

Cole Law Group, PC•Brentwood, TN

2d•$85,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cole Law Group, P.C. is seeking an experienced Family Law Associate Attorney for its Brentwood, Tennessee office. This is a full-time, office-based position for an attorney prepared to take meaningful responsibility for an active family-law caseload and handle matters from initial consultation through negotiation, mediation, hearings, trial, and post-judgment proceedings. The firm represents clients in divorce, child custody and parenting disputes, child support, alimony, property division, modifications, contempt proceedings, and other contested domestic-relations matters. The role calls for strong litigation skills, sound judgment, excellent client communication, and the ability to identify practical solutions when settlement is in the client's best interests. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications, with an expected salary range of $85,000–$140,000+ annually. The firm offers performance and advancement opportunities, retirement and insurance benefits, paid time off, parental leave, and professional development and CLE support.

Requirements

Active Tennessee law license in good standing.
Demonstrated experience handling Tennessee family-law matters, with 2+ years of family-law or comparable civil-litigation experience.
Experience independently managing cases and maintaining direct client relationships.
Courtroom experience, including contested hearings and trials.
Experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, and evidentiary matters.
Familiarity with Tennessee divorce, custody, child support, alimony, property division, and post-divorce proceedings.
Strong negotiation and dispute-resolution skills.
Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and oral-advocacy abilities.
Ability to analyze financial records and other evidence commonly encountered in divorce litigation.
Sound judgment, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professionalism.
Ability to provide practical, candid advice to clients navigating difficult and often emotionally charged circumstances.

Responsibilities

Independently manage family-law matters from intake through resolution.
Advise clients on legal strategy, settlement options, and practical and financial considerations affecting their cases.
Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, proposed orders, parenting plans, settlement agreements, and other court filings.
Prepare and respond to discovery, review financial and other records, and prepare clients and witnesses for depositions and hearings.
Take and defend depositions.
Prepare for and appear at motions, temporary hearings, mediations, evidentiary hearings, and trials.
Negotiate settlements and participate effectively in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
Maintain regular, responsive, and professional communication with clients.
Manage court deadlines and an active caseload in an organized and efficient manner.
Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and professional staff to provide consistently high-quality representation.