Family Attorney

Company: Marshall & Taylor, PLLC
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: October 24, 2024

Job Description:

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/child custody, and real estate. Experience in handling legal issues such as child abuse, child custody, and domestic violence is also a must. If you have a proven record of success both in and out of court, apply now!

Responsibilities:

--- Attend court proceedings as needed to represent clients
--- Organize and maintain client files to ensure they are kept current
--- Prepare legal documents such as legal pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgments, and orders for a high volume of cases
--- Communicate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move through the civil litigation process
--- Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation and forming a strategy for a plan of action


Qualifications:

--- Active membership with the ABA (American Bar Association)
--- Proven record of success in advocating for plaintiffs and defendants
--- Previous criminal justice or other legal background preferred
--- Experience at a legal firm working on family law and real estate issues (determining marital property) for at least 1-2 years is required
--- Candidates should be great negotiators and communicators, specifically in situations when emotions and stress are high
--- 5-10 years of family law experience preferred

About Company:
We are a boutique family law firm offering our clients the highest quality of legal services. Some of the benefits we offer to our full-time employees include:

Paid time off401(k) matchingProfit sharingGroup health care benefitsRemote work opportunities

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