Attorney

Join a Bold, Client-First Team of Attorneys in Grand Rapids

Are you ready to love what you do, thrive in the courtroom, and work with a great team and mentor?

At Kraayeveld Family Law, we’re a respected, litigation-focused firm in Grand Rapids looking to add a fifth and sixth attorney to our growing team. Whether you’re an early-career litigator or an experienced family law attorney, we provide unmatched training, competitive compensation, and a collaborative team that supports your success.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• $80,000–$120,000+ annual earnings (base + bonuses) with clear paths to exceed the $120,000 earnings early on in your career based on performance. We expect our attorneys to earn in excess of $100,000 in their second year with the firm, even when they are recent law school graduates.
• Excellent training program. We have an open-door policy to get help and training to become the best attorney possible.
• After training, quarterly bonuses and profit sharing are directly tied to the collections of your fees.
• Partially remote schedule after the training period, with flexibility and respect for your personal life.
• No weekly evening or weekend work expectations unless you prefer to work those hours or you have a trial scheduled.
• Dedicated billing & intake team — so you can focus on law, not logistics.
• Participation in a robust training program for courtroom skills, client management, and family law practice.
• Fun, supportive culture with Friday “Wine Down” meetings and a focus on camaraderie.

$80,000 - $100,000

What You’ll Do

• Represent clients in family law matters, including divorce, custody, parenting time, support, post-judgment issues, grandparenting rights, and appellate work.
• Handle your own full caseload and manage client relationships with empathy and strategy.
• Appear regularly in court; attend mediations and depositions, and take ownership of litigation from day one (with mentorship and support as needed).
• We take cases to trial, and you should be willing to do so.
• Draft motions, pleadings, and legal arguments at a high level.
• Some of our attorneys handle appellate work, and we have an option for a position to grow into a full-time appellate position.

Expectations & Requirements

• Minimum: 110 billable hours per month (1,300–1,400 annually) with bonus tiers for performance. If you want to earn more and work more, that's an option.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in family law litigation.
• Willingness to grow with us and support our Core Values: Bold Battles, Blunt Truths, Boundless Dedication, Bigger Giving, and Better Together.
• To find out about our Core Values, please visit our website at www.kraayeveld.com and watch our video.

Who You Are

• A licensed Michigan attorney (or you will be taking the upcoming bar exam).
• A strong writer and persuasive speaker with excellent communication skills.
• Goal-oriented with the grit to advocate for clients during court hearings and negotiations. You must exhibit tenacity to engage in Bold Battles.
• Empathy to help clients through difficult times, but also be able and willing to share Blunt Truths with clients.
• A team player who supports and uplifts others — we’re Better Together.

Sound like a fit? Apply today with your resume and a short note about why this role resonates with you. Following your submission of your resume, we'll ask you to take a personality test. Don't worry - there are no wrong answers. We just would like to know how you'll fit within our team.

If you have a writing sample to share, we'd love to review it as well.

It is our mission to take the stress out of divorce and create a future for clients. We believe that our team engages in Bold Battles; we are tenacious trial lawyers. We are fearless in court. We are respected in the settlement. We believe we need to provide Blunt Truths. We are honest, direct, and ethical: truth without sugarcoating. We provide Boundless Dedication. We are hardworking, relentless, and always going the extra mile. And we believe that we need to do Bigger Giving – We share our blessings to serve and uplift our community. And most of all, we believe that we are Better Together – We support each other with experience and teamwork to benefit clients and strengthen our firm’s reputation.

We are located in the historic Boardwalk building, which includes a swimming pool, gym, restaurants, and free on-site parking. We love our location close to downtown Grand Rapids!

To get to know us, please watch our video: https://youtu.be/iqnJP2_gSxI