Family Law Associate Attorney

DarrowEverett LLP; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DarrowEverett LLP is seeking a Family Law Associate Attorney to join our Litigation Department. The candidate must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask while maintaining efficiency.

The role involves handling cases from inception through trial, including drafting pleadings and taking depositions. Qualified candidates should have a strong academic record, proven writing ability, and courtroom advocacy talent.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
• Must handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.
• Excellent organization and time management abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage family law issues between family members.
• Supervise mediation sessions and provide effective legal advice.
• Organize and record all documents required to file cases.
• Coordinate with staff to prepare extensive briefs for trials.
• Maintain a steady schedule of hearings, appearances, and conferences.
• Respond promptly to client needs and updates.
• Oversee family estates and wills.
• Attend trials and court proceedings.
• Regularly update clients on case status.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

J.D. Degree

Job description

DarrowEverett LLP is looking for a Family Law Associate Attorney for our Litigation Department. The candidate must have excellent communication and administrative skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, be able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, always, in ways that enhance its reputation.

Qualified candidates must be prepared to handle cases from inception through trial, including drafting discovery pleadings and motions, and taking and defending depositions. DarrowEverett attorneys pride themselves on their winning record and seek only to recruit those candidates who share a passion for success. Strong record of academic achievement, proven writing skills and a talent for advocacy in the courtroom are minimum requirements. Attorneys must be licensed to practice in Rhode Island and in good standing.

Role & Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing the legal issues that transpire between people that are members of the same family.
• Supervising and directing mediation sessions and offering effective legal advice.
• Organizing and recording all official documents required to file cases.
• Coordinating with staff to prepare an extensive brief on each case that goes to trial.
• Upholding a steady schedule of hearings, court appearances, and conferences.
• Responding to the urgent needs of clients.
• Overseeing family estates and wills.
• Attending trials and court proceedings.
• Regularly updating clients about their cases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. Degree
• 3-5+ Years Experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the laws and rules, as well as state and federal court procedures
• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.
• Licensed to practice in Rhode Island and in good standing.
• Licensed in Massachusetts a Plus.
• A high degree of initiative, mature judgment, and discretion.
• Organization and time management skills.