Family Law Attorney

Scion Staffing, Inc.; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Direct collaboration with leadership

Autonomy in managing cases

Job summary

Scion Legal Staffing seeks an experienced Family Law Attorney for a Michigan firm in Farmington Hills. You will independently manage cases and develop meaningful client relationships while advocating through complex matters.

The role offers direct collaboration with leadership, substantial responsibility, and a hybrid work arrangement that blends in-office and remote work to support flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active Michigan State Bar membership.
• Substantive experience in family law, able to manage cases from intake to resolution.
• Strong knowledge of Michigan family law, procedures, and statutes.
• Experience handling divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, and property division.
• Demonstrated litigation experience: motions, hearings, negotiations, and courtroom advocacy.
• Excellent legal research, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong organization, good judgment, and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Client-focused approach with professionalism and empathy for sensitive family matters.

Responsibilities

• Independently managing a caseload of family law matters from intake through settlement, trial, or final judgment.
• Representing clients in divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, and property division.
• Developing case strategies tailored to clients' legal and personal objectives.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, settlement agreements, and other documents.
• Conducting discovery, preparing witnesses, and evaluating financial issues.
• Appearing in court for hearings, motions, mediations, and trials.
• Negotiating settlements and resolving disputes through effective advocacy.
• Providing clear guidance on clients' rights, options, and potential outcomes.
• Maintaining open client communication and compassionate representation.
• Collaborating with leadership and support staff to ensure efficient case management.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Communication

Case management

Client relations

Litigation

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active Michigan State Bar member

Job description

Scion Legal Staffing is seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney for our client, an established Michigan law firm in Farmington Hills. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys managing cases independently, developing meaningful client relationships, and advocating for individuals and families through complex legal matters. The ideal candidate will join a respected family law practice offering direct collaboration with experienced leadership, substantial responsibility, and the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary of $100,000–$120,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility for remote and in-office work.
• Opportunity to join an established practice with a longstanding presence in Michigan family law.
• Direct collaboration with experienced firm leadership.
• Significant autonomy in managing cases and developing litigation strategies.
• Exposure to a broad range of family law matters, including complex divorce, custody disputes, and financial issues.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clients' lives while building a long-term family law practice.

If You Have

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the Michigan State Bar.
• Substantive experience practicing family law, with the ability to independently manage cases from intake through resolution.
• Strong knowledge of Michigan family law, court procedures, and applicable statutes.
• Experience handling divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, and property division matters.
• Demonstrated litigation experience, including motion practice, hearings, negotiations, and courtroom advocacy.
• Excellent legal research, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A client-focused approach with the professionalism and empathy necessary to navigate sensitive family law matters.

You Will Be

• Independently managing a caseload of family law matters from initial consultation through settlement, trial, or final judgment.
• Representing clients in divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, and property division proceedings.
• Developing and executing case strategies tailored to clients' legal and personal objectives.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Conducting discovery, preparing witnesses, and evaluating financial and evidentiary issues.
• Appearing in court for hearings, motions, mediations, and trials.
• Negotiating settlements and resolving disputes through effective advocacy and practical legal solutions.
• Advising clients on their legal rights, options, and potential outcomes throughout the litigation process.
• Maintaining consistent client communication and providing responsive, compassionate representation.
• Collaborating with firm leadership and legal support staff to ensure efficient case management and high-quality legal services.