Family law attorney needed for family law firm with openings in both the Cumming and Buckhead locations. Must have Georgia Bar license and at least Five (5) years of family law experience. Competitive salary and benefits. Ideal candidate is able to work within a team environment and has a GREAT attitude. Position is immediately available.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Handle and manage caseload
Able to competently engage in Team Meetings to discuss strategy for legal action
Prepare pleadings, discovery, demands and responses
Independently handle depositions, mediation, hearings and anything else that comes up
Desire and ability to "take ownership" of the files and move them through the process thoroughly, efficiently and thoughtfully
Strong work ethic and commitment to clients to let each client feel as if they are the only client of the firm
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
5+ years of recent family law lead attorney experience in the state of Georgia
Understand procedures and the timing and deadlines of discovery and litigation
Experience in preparing and responding to discovery
Experience in taking and defending depositions
Excellent communication, organization, multi-tasking, research and writing skills
Experience in drafting various forms of motions and pleadings
Excellent negotiation and mediation skills
Recognition that this is a service industry; commitment to exceptional customer service
Excellent attention to detail
If you are hired, you will be part of an amazing team of professionals, who have committed their careers to advocating on behalf of family law clients, which requires a higher level of empathy and understanding.