Family Law Associate Attorney

Dougherty Molenda Solfest Hills Bauer PA; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Company parties

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Dougherty Molenda Solfest Hills Bauer PA in Minnesota seeks a motivated Family Law Associate Attorney with 0–5 years of experience to join our team in Apple Valley. This is an excellent opportunity for a new attorney to gain hands-on experience and grow within a supportive, collaborative environment.

You will handle a wide range of family law matters, draft pleadings, appear in court, and collaborate with shareholders and paralegals to achieve favorable outcomes while staying current on

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Minnesota State Bar (or pending).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated interest in family law through coursework, internships, or previous experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently on assigned tasks.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of family law cases, including divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, and post-decree issues.
• Provide compassionate counsel to clients during emotionally charged and complex family law matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Represent clients in court, at mediation, and in settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate with shareholder attorneys and paralegals to ensure the best outcomes for clients.
• Conduct legal research and stay current on Minnesota family law changes.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Independent work

Education

J.D.

Bar admission (MN)

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

We are seeking a motivated Family Law Associate Attorney with 0-5 years of experience to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a new attorney looking to gain hands‑on experience and grow within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Handle a wide range of family law cases, including divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, and post‑decree issues.

Provide compassionate counsel to clients during emotionally charged and complex family law matters.

Draft pleadings, motions, and correspondence.

Represent clients in court, at mediation, and in settlement negotiations.

Collaborate with shareholder attorneys and paralegals to ensure the best outcomes for clients.

Conduct legal research and stay current on Minnesota family law changes.

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school.

Admission to the Minnesota State Bar (or pending).

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

A demonstrated interest in family law through coursework, internships, or previous experience.

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently on assigned tasks.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience or internships in family law.

Comfort with alternative dispute resolution processes such as mediation and Early Neutral Evaluations (SENE/FENE).