Associate Attorney

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is helping a Phoenix-area law firm hire a Family Law Associate Attorney to manage cases and work directly with clients through the litigation process.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of family law experience, a J.D., and an active Arizona Bar license, with strong research, writing, and client-communication skills. This position offers significant earning potential and opportunities to grow within a collaborative, hands-on litigation practice.

Qualifications

• Active Arizona Bar license in good standing required.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 1–3 years of family law experience preferred.
• Experience managing cases and communicating directly with clients.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
• Confidence working independently while collaborating with a legal team.
• Motivated, professional, and results-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage family law cases from initial intake through resolution.
• Handle divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, and related family law matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and settlement agreements.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide regular case updates.
• Attend hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.
• Conduct legal research and assist with case strategy.
• Negotiate settlements and advocate for clients throughout the litigation process.
• Manage court deadlines, case documentation, and an active caseload.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal support staff to move cases efficiently toward resolution.

Skills

Legal research

Client communication

Time management

Case management

Drafting pleadings

Negotiation

Independent working

Education

J.D. from a ABA-accredited law school

Job description

FAMILY LAW ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Experience: 1–3 Years of Family Law Experience Preferred

Requirement: Active Arizona Bar License

Compensation: Competitive + Significant Earning Potential

Position Overview

Our client, an established and growing Phoenix-area law firm, is seeking a Family Law Associate Attorney to manage cases and work directly with clients throughout the litigation process.

This is a strong opportunity for an attorney with 1–3 years of family law experience who is ready to take ownership of cases involving divorce, custody, child support, spousal maintenance, and related matters.

The firm offers a growing caseload, hands‑on litigation experience, and significant earning potential for a motivated attorney.

What You'll Do

• Manage family law cases from initial intake through resolution.
• Handle divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, and related family law matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and settlement agreements.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide regular case updates.
• Attend hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.
• Conduct legal research and assist with case strategy.
• Negotiate settlements and advocate for clients throughout the litigation process.
• Manage court deadlines, case documentation, and an active caseload.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal support staff to move cases efficiently toward resolution.

What You'll Bring

• Active Arizona Bar license in good standing required.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 1–3 years of family law experience preferred.
• Experience managing cases and communicating directly with clients.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
• Confidence working independently while collaborating with a legal team.
• Motivated, professional, and results-oriented approach.

Preferred Experience

• Divorce and marital dissolution matters.
• Child custody and parenting-time disputes.
• Child support and spousal maintenance matters.
• Discovery and motion practice.
• Settlement negotiations and mediation.
• Courtroom and family law litigation experience.

WHY JOIN?

• Significant earning potential for motivated attorneys.
• Manage your own family law caseload and client relationships.
• Gain meaningful courtroom and litigation experience.
• Work with an established firm serving clients throughout the Phoenix area.
• Join a collaborative, fast-paced practice with a strong and growing caseload.
• Opportunity to continue developing your family law practice and career.