Family Law Associate - Litigation & Trial Ready

Meagher + Geer, PLLP; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Meagher + Geer, PLLP in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Family Law Associate to handle divorce, custody, parenting time, and related issues within a high‑performing litigation team. This full‑time, on‑site role emphasizes drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, managing discovery, and preparing cases for mediation, settlement, and trial.

You will collaborate with supervising attorneys, coordinate with paralegals, and communicate regularly with clients, while advancing professional

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law and demonstrated interest or experience in Family Law, including divorce, custody, and related matters.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex Legal Issues in a litigation context.
• Experience drafting and arguing Motions in court, including dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Skill in preparing for, taking, and defending Depositions of parties, experts, and other witnesses.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission (or eligibility for admission) to the Minnesota bar.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Strong client service orientation, professional judgment, and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Prior family law or civil litigation experience, including courtroom practice, is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and motions for family law matters.
• Conduct legal research and manage discovery.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, experts, and witnesses.
• Prepare cases for mediation, settlement, and trial.
• Maintain regular client communication and develop case strategy with supervising attorneys.
• Coordinate with paralegals and support staff to move cases efficiently through litigation.

Skills

Family Law

Litigation

Legal Research

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Meagher + Geer, PLLP in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Family Law Associate to handle divorce, custody, parenting time, and related issues within a high‑performing litigation team. This full‑time, on‑site role emphasizes drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, managing discovery, and preparing cases for mediation, settlement, and trial.

You will collaborate with supervising attorneys, coordinate with paralegals, and communicate regularly with clients, while advancing professional