Family Law Associate - Second Chair in High-Value Cases

Evans & Dixon, LLC; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Group Life/AD&D

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Pet Insurance

Paid Maternity Leave

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid PTO and Holidays

Job summary

Evans & Dixon, LLC in Columbia, MO is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its domestic litigation team focusing on complex family law matters, including divorce, custody, support disputes, and property division. The role emphasizes strong litigation skills and courtroom experience.

Candidates should have a law degree from an ABA-accredited school, be in good standing with the Missouri Bar (or reciprocity), and possess at least one year of civil litigation experience; family law exposure is

Qualifications

• Law degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar admission in Missouri (or reciprocity jurisdiction).
• Minimum 1+ years of civil litigation experience; family law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as second chair in high-net-worth family law cases.
• Handle dissolution, custody, modification and domestic violence matters.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, mediations and trials.
• Engage in regular communication with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel.
• Conduct legal research and draft persuasive arguments and documents.
• Manage multiple cases and deadlines concurrently.
• Perform billable work in line with billing practices and timekeeping.

Skills

Litigation skills

Courtroom proficiency

Education

Law degree from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Evans & Dixon, LLC in Columbia, MO is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its domestic litigation team focusing on complex family law matters, including divorce, custody, support disputes, and property division. The role emphasizes strong litigation skills and courtroom experience.

Candidates should have a law degree from an ABA-accredited school, be in good standing with the Missouri Bar (or reciprocity), and possess at least one year of civil litigation experience; family law exposure is