Family Law Associate - Trial-Ready & Client-Focused

Cole Law Group, P.C.; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Health Savings Account (HSA) with_emlo

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development and CLE

Job summary

Cole Law Group, P.C. in Brentwood, Tennessee seeks an experienced Family Law Associate Attorney to join our office. This full-time role handles a complete family-law caseload from intake through negotiation, hearings, trial, and post-judgment proceedings.

The ideal candidate will have strong litigation skills, excellent client communication, and the ability to identify practical settlement options when appropriate. TN bar in good standing required.

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee law license in good standing.
• 2+ years of family-law or comparable civil-litigation experience.
• Experience independently managing cases and maintaining direct client relationships.
• Courtroom experience, including contested hearings and trials.
• Experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, and evidentiary matters.
• Familiarity with Tennessee divorce, custody, child support, alimony, property division, and post-divorce proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Independently managing family-law matters from intake through resolution.
• Advising clients regarding legal strategy, settlement options, and practical/financial considerations.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, memoranda, proposed orders, parenting plans, settlement agreements, and other court filings.
• Preparing and responding to discovery, reviewing financial and other records, and preparing clients and witnesses for depositions and hearings.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Preparing for and appearing at motions, temporary hearings, mediations, evidentiary hearings, and trials.
• Negotiating settlements and participating in mediation and other forms of ADR.
• Maintaining regular, responsive, and professional communication with clients.
• Managing court deadlines and an active caseload in an organized and efficient manner.
• Collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and professional staff to provide high-quality representation.

Skills

Tennessee family law

Litigation

Client relations

Negotiation

Legal research

Job description

Cole Law Group, P.C. in Brentwood, Tennessee seeks an experienced Family Law Associate Attorney to join our office. This full-time role handles a complete family-law caseload from intake through negotiation, hearings, trial, and post-judgment proceedings.

The ideal candidate will have strong litigation skills, excellent client communication, and the ability to identify practical settlement options when appropriate. TN bar in good standing required.