Family Law Associate Attorney

Larkin Hoffman; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) / Profit Sharing Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Health Insurance

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Critical Illness and Group Accident

CLE and Bar Dues

Employee Assistance Program

Vision & Dental Insurance

Job summary

Larkin Hoffman in Bloomington, MN seeks an Associate Attorney to join our Family Law practice. You will work closely with seasoned family law attorneys on matters including divorce, custody, child support, and post-decree modifications.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from an accredited U.S. law school, is admitted to the Minnesota bar, and has 3–5 years of relevant experience; strong research, writing, negotiation and advocacy are essential.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active Minnesota license in good standing.
• 3–5 years of family law or related litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop case strategy and deadlines under supervision.
• Communicate with clients to gather information and explain options.
• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, case law, and financial records.
• Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery, and settlement documents.
• Handle discovery and prepare for depositions and hearings.
• Prepare for conferences, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Negotiate resolutions and assist with settlement agreements.
• Meet with prospective clients and assist with intake.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and other experts.

Skills

Juris Doctor

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Case management

Client consultations

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Minnesota bar admission

Job description

Larkin Hoffman is seeking to add an Associate Attorney to join our Family Law practice group. This successful candidate will work closely with experienced family law attorneys while developing increasing responsibility for client matters involving divorce, custody and parenting time, child support and spousal maintenance, post-decree modifications, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, third-party custody matters, and harassment restraining orders and orders for protection.

Larkin Hoffman is motivated to attract and retain talented and diverse professionals into our growing firm and is committed to training and professional development. We continuously undertake strategic efforts to advance diversity and foster a respectful, equitable and inclusive workplace. Larkin Hoffman has a prime office location outside the downtown core at Normandale Lake Office Park in Bloomington, MN for easy access with complimentary parking.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage family law matters under supervision, including developing case strategy, monitoring deadlines, and coordinating next steps with clients and the supervising attorney.
• Communicate regularly with clients to gather information, explain legal options and procedures, provide practical advice, and report on case status.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigations; analyze statutes, rules, case law, financial records, and other evidence relevant to client matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery, settlement proposals, agreements, correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Handle discovery, including preparing and responding to written discovery, reviewing document productions, working with experts, and preparing for depositions.
• Prepare for and appear at conferences, hearings, motion arguments, mediations, depositions, and trials.
• Negotiate resolutions and assist in drafting and finalizing settlement agreements and related court submissions.
• Meet with prospective clients, conduct initial consultations, identify potential conflicts, and assist with matter intake.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, financial professionals, and other experts to provide efficient, high-quality representation.
• Maintain accurate time entries and matter records, comply with firm policies and professional obligations, and participate in practice-group and firm initiatives.

Benefits:

• 401(k) / Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health Insurance
• HSA/FSA
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness and Group Accident Coverage
• CLE and Bar Dues
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vision & Dental Insurance (available at employee cost)

Education and/or Experience:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active license to practice law in Minnesota and good standing with the applicable licensing authority.
• Three to five years of experience in family law or commercial litigation; Minnesota state-court experience is preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, exercise sound professional judgment, and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Experience conducting prospective-client consultations and independently handling hearings, discovery, or settlement negotiations is preferred.

Physical Demand:

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.

Salary:

The starting salary range for this position is between $160,000 - $170,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Billable Hours & Bonus Program:

Larkin Hoffman has a 1650 client billable hour requirement. Associate attorneys can also receive an additional 150 hours of credit for pro bono work, marketing and business development activities, and observation and training to reach the 1800 total billable hour expectation. Additionally, the Firm has adopted a holistic compensation structure with a strong bonus program that includes bonus eligibility starting at 1650 client billable hours.