Family Law Associate

Company: Atlanta Family Law Group LLC
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: September 17, 2023

Job Description:

We are looking for highly motivated entry-level associates to join our team! We are not like other law firms. We are innovative in every respect. Our firm focuses on Family Law exclusively! We are passionate about helping our clients through their most difficult trials when their families are at risk.

If you are interested in growing professionally and personally in an environment that promotes growth both in a collegial atmosphere, this may be the opportunity for you. We have built a solid reputation by taking care of our clients, which we couldn't do without a dynamite team of attorneys. We are dedicated to providing a workplace that you will love. Law is mentally and physically tough, but with the right team, staff support, and positive atmosphere, you will be able to provide your clients with the top-notch service they deserve while feeling accomplished!

We value our attorneys. We want you to succeed and have a fantastic legal career. We want employees for life. The attorney will carry a reasonably sized caseload, with the expectation that he or she will provide service that surprises. We expect our attorneys to focus on the mission to develop stronger families by empowering clients to make healthy choices. That is almost impossible with attorneys on the verge of burnout. We need you happy - we like you happy - and we'll do our darnedest to help you develop a healthy work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

Arrange client meetings to discuss legal strategies, evaluate options, and work relentlessly to determine the best course of action
Maintain an accurate record of the time and value you gave clients so you can analyze what worked and what didn't, as well as what you could do better in the future
Assign work to paralegals and legal assistants and monitor their progress while assuming full responsibility for the outcome and meeting all deadlines
Observe court hearings or other legal proceedings, conduct legal research, and provide legal assistance to senior associate attorneys
Compose letters and legal documents for contract discussions and proceedings, such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, depositions, and settlement agreements
--- Assisting senior attorneys: You will work closely with experienced family law attorneys and provide support in various aspects of their cases. This includes conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and preparing briefs.
--- Client communication: You will have regular interactions with clients, both in-person and through written communication. You will be responsible for gathering information from clients, discussing case updates, and addressing their concerns.
--- Case preparation: You will be involved in the preparation of family law cases, which may involve divorce, child custody, spousal support, adoption, or other related matters. This includes conducting interviews, gathering evidence, organizing documents, and preparing case summaries.
--- Legal research and writing: You will be responsible for conducting thorough legal research on family law issues, including statutes, regulations, and case precedents. Based on your research, you will draft legal memoranda, motions, and other legal documents to support the case.
--- Court appearances and hearings: As a junior associate, you may have the opportunity to attend court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings with senior attorneys. This will give you exposure to the courtroom environment and allow you to gain practical experience.
--- Document review and analysis: You will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing various legal documents, such as contracts, agreements, financial records, and pleadings. This involves identifying relevant information, assessing its impact on the case, and preparing summaries for the legal team.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have successfully passed the state bar exam and be in good standing [[STATE/FEDERAL]] Bar Association
Understanding of confidentiality requirements
Has a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school
Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills are required in order to work with clients, staff members, and senior attorneys
Demonstrated experience practicing as an attorney
--- Licensed to practice law - and in good standing - in the State of Georgia.
--- Positive attitude.
--- Optimistic outlook.
--- Organized and efficient.
--- Able to work productively in a fast-paced environment.
--- Excellent customer service skills.
--- Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
--- Must be proficient in performing legal research and writing.
--- Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

About Company:
Atlanta Family Law Group LLC is one of Atlanta's fastest-growing Client Centric law firms. We are in the heart of downtown Atlanta in a state-of-the-art space in Centennial Tower. We provide divorce and child custody representation throughout metro Atlanta.



Atlanta Family Law Group LLC helps clients protect their assets and their relationships with their children after a romantic breakup. Every day we strive to live by our Mission Statement which is that once our client's family law issues have been resolved, we want to ensure that each client leads a happier and healthier lifestyle.



If this excites you, let us hear from you!

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