Family Law Associate

Cole Law Group; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

HSA with employer contribution

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

CLE support

Job summary

Cole Law Group, P.C. in Brentwood, Tennessee seeks an experienced Family Law Associate Attorney to handle an active caseload from intake through trial and post-judgment proceedings.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of Tennessee family-law or comparable civil-litigation experience, a Tennessee license, and strong negotiation, research, writing, and client communication skills to provide practical, client-focused advocacy. Experience with divorce, custody, and related matters is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee law license in good standing.
• 2+ years of Tennessee family-law or comparable civil-litigation experience.
• Experience independently managing cases and direct client relationships.
• Courtroom experience, including contested hearings and trials.
• Experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, and evidentiary matters.
• Familiarity with Tennessee divorce, custody, child support, alimony, property division, and post-divorce proceedings.
• Strong negotiation and dispute-resolution skills.
• Excellent legal research, analytical writing, and oral-advocacy abilities.
• Ability to analyze financial records and other evidence commonly encountered in divorce litigation.
• Sound judgment, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professionalism.
• Ability to provide practical, candid advice to clients navigating difficult and emotionally charged circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Independently managing family-law matters from intake through resolution.
• Advising clients regarding legal strategy, settlement options, and the practical and financial considerations affecting their cases.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, memoranda, proposed orders, parenting plans, settlement agreements, and other court filings.
• Preparing and responding to discovery, reviewing financial and other records, and preparing clients and witnesses for depositions and hearings.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Preparing for and appearing at motions, temporary hearings, mediations, evidentiary hearings, and trials.
• Negotiating settlements and participating effectively in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
• Maintaining regular, responsive, and professional communication with clients.
• Managing court deadlines and an active caseload in an organized and efficient manner.
• Collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and professional staff to provide consistently high-quality representation.

Job description

Cole Law Group, P.C. is seeking an experienced Family Law Associate Attorney to join our Brentwood, Tennessee office. This is a full-time position based in our Brentwood office for an attorney who is prepared to assume meaningful responsibility for an active family-law caseload and handle matters from initial consultation through negotiation, mediation, hearings, trial, and post-judgment proceedings.

Our family law practice represents clients in divorce, child custody and parenting disputes, child support, alimony, property division, modifications, contempt proceedings, and other contested domestic-relations matters. We are looking for an attorney who combines strong litigation skills with sound judgment, excellent client communication, and the ability to identify practical solutions when settlement is in the client's best interests.

Responsibilities

• Independently managing family-law matters from intake through resolution.
• Advising clients regarding legal strategy, settlement options, and the practical and financial considerations affecting their cases.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, memoranda, proposed orders, parenting plans, settlement agreements, and other court filings.
• Preparing and responding to discovery, reviewing financial and other records, and preparing clients and witnesses for depositions and hearings.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Preparing for and appearing at motions, temporary hearings, mediations, evidentiary hearings, and trials.
• Negotiating settlements and participating effectively in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
• Maintaining regular, responsive, and professional communication with clients.
• Managing court deadlines and an active caseload in an organized and efficient manner.
• Collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and professional staff to provide consistently high-quality representation.

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee law license in good standing.
• Demonstrated experience handling Tennessee family-law matters, with 2+ years of family-law or comparable civil-litigation experience.
• Experience independently managing cases and maintaining direct client relationships.
• Courtroom experience, including contested hearings and trials.
• Experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, and evidentiary matters.
• Familiarity with Tennessee divorce, custody, child support, alimony, property division, and post-divorce proceedings.
• Strong negotiation and dispute-resolution skills.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and oral-advocacy abilities.
• Ability to analyze financial records and other evidence commonly encountered in divorce litigation.
• Sound judgment, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professionalism.
• Ability to provide practical, candid advice to clients navigating difficult and often emotionally charged circumstances.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Performance and advancement opportunities
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution/matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development and CLE support

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cole Law Group, PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

For more information about our firm, please visit: www.colelawgrouppc.com