Associate Attorney (Family Law Litigation)

Evans & Dixon, LLC; Columbia Township (MO); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Group Life/AD&D

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Pet Insurance

Paid Maternity Leave

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid PTO and Holidays

Zusammenfassung

Evans & Dixon, LLC in Columbia, MO is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its domestic litigation team focusing on complex family law matters, including divorce, custody, support disputes, and property division. The role emphasizes strong litigation skills and courtroom experience.

Candidates should have a law degree from an ABA-accredited school, be in good standing with the Missouri Bar (or reciprocity), and possess at least one year of civil litigation experience; family law exposure is

Qualifikationen

• Law degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar admission in Missouri (or reciprocity jurisdiction).
• Minimum 1+ years of civil litigation experience; family law preferred.

Aufgaben

• Serve as second chair in high-net-worth family law cases.
• Handle dissolution, custody, modification and domestic violence matters.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, mediations and trials.
• Engage in regular communication with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel.
• Conduct legal research and draft persuasive arguments and documents.
• Manage multiple cases and deadlines concurrently.
• Perform billable work in line with billing practices and timekeeping.

Kenntnisse

Litigation skills

Courtroom proficiency

Ausbildung

Law degree from ABA-accredited law school

Jobbeschreibung

Associate Attorney (Family Law Litigation)

Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Columbia, MO

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience (Not specified)

Law degree from an ABA accredited law school; Member in good standing with the Missouri Bar (or jurisdiction with reciprocity); Minimum 1+ years of experience in civil litigation (family law experience preferred).

Law Firm Job

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Associate Attorney (Family Law Litigation)

Organization: Evans & Dixon, LLC
Location: Columbia, MO
Type: Full-time, Mid-Senior Level

Contextual Overview

Evans & Dixon, LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney to join the domestic litigation team in its Columbia, MO office. The role focuses on complex family law matters, including divorce, child custody, support disputes, property division, and domestic violence cases. The firm offers a blend of large-firm resources and local community relationships, with primary practice areas in Family Law, Business Law, Real Estate Law, and Estate Planning.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Member in good standing with the Missouri Bar (or a jurisdiction with reciprocity with Missouri).
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in civil litigation.
• Experience in family law is preferred but not required.
• Strong courtroom and litigation skills are mandatory.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Serve as second chair in high-net-worth family law cases, providing litigation support and strategic input.
• Handle a wide range of family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, custody disputes, modification/enforcement of judgments, and domestic abuse cases.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, including motion hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Engage in regular communication with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Conduct legal research, draft persuasive legal arguments and documents.
• Manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
• Perform billable work efficiently, adhering to billing practices and timekeeping requirements.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience (Specific amount not specified).

Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays