Family Law Associate Attorney

At OConnor Family Law, we're on the lookout for a Family Law Associate Attorney who thrives in the courtroom, excels in strategy, and connects empathetically with clients during their most challenging times. You'll have the autonomy to manage complex, high-conflict litigation while mentoring junior attorneys and collaborating with our values-driven team. Your role will be central in embodying and advancing our C.H.A.N.G.E. values, which guide our commitment to courageousness, honesty, ambitiousness, navigation, growth, and empowerment.

We're committed to your professional journey, offering robust development programs, leadership training, and clear paths for career advancement. We believe in empowering our team to achieve their goals and provide the tools needed for success. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a supportive, ambitious environment, let's embark on this journey together. Join us in transforming lives and building the future with integrity and ambition.

$100,000 - $150,000 yearly

• Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during legal proceedings
• Perform research, draft briefs, pleadings, and motions
• Provide legal counsel to clients by analyzing their needs and determining a proper course of action
• Get the appropriate legal documents ready for clients, such as brief, motions, and pleadings, as well as correspondence
• Preside over paralegals, administrative assistants in connection with keeping track of time records, reviewing client billing, setting up client meetings and completing client projects
• Lead complex family law cases from inception to resolution, ensuring the best outcomes for clients.
• Collaborate closely with our team to develop strategic case plans that align with our firm's values and client goals.
• Represent clients in court with confidence and professionalism, advocating effectively on their behalf.
• Maintain open and empathetic communication with clients, providing clear updates and managing expectations.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies and decision-making.
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents with precision and attention to detail, ensuring compliance with legal standards and firm policies.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve the firm's process and uphold C.H.A.N.G.E. values (Courageousness, Honesty, Ambition, Navigation, Growth, Empowerment).

• Required Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; representation of clients for at least 2 years a plus
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working in a law firm environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is necessary
• Public speaking, decision-making, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are necessary for this role
• Must be able to handle heavy caseload with little supervision
• Experience in handling complex family law cases from start to finish, ensuring the best outcomes for clients.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team to develop strategic case plans that align with firm values.
• Confidence and professionalism in representing clients in court, advocating effectively on their behalf.
• Strong communication skills to maintain open and empathetic dialogue with clients, providing clear updates and managing expectations.
• Expertise in conducting thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies and decision-making.
• Precision and attention to detail in drafting, reviewing, and revising legal documents, ensuring compliance with legal standards and firm policies.

Values: C.H.A.N.G.E.

Courageousness: Life unfolds in proportion to your ability to face fears, stand up for what is right, and inspire change. Sometimes, someone else needs you to be courageous for them so they can find the strength in themselves.

Honesty: We don't just tell people what they want to hear. The truth isn’t always the easiest, but not telling it destroys trust.

Ambitiousness: We shoot for the stars and never settle for being just good enough. The goal for massive improvement is to try to be just 1% better every day.

Navigator: Our goal is to be like a lighthouse that continues to shine and guide others through the rough waters to safety.

Growth: We possess a never-ending drive to push ourselves and those around us to continuously improve personally, professionally, and emotionally.

Empowerment: When you change the way you think, you change your future. We cannot empower someone to do or be something; we can only give them the tools to empower themselves to reach their goals.