Family Law Attorney

Jobot; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Family Law Attorney in Missouri to manage client matters from intake to resolution within a trauma-informed, client-centered practice.

The role requires 3+ years in family law, admission to the Missouri Bar, and a passion for compassionate representation in divorce, custody, and related disputes. You will work with a team that emphasizes clear communication and supportive guidance for clients through challenging proceedings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of family law practice.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Missouri.
• Passion for providing trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent client communication and develop strong, trusting relationships with clients.
• Positively represent our firm and brand in court, in the community, and online.
• Manage a caseload from start to finish.
• Conduct potential client interviews and develop a tailored strategy for each case.
• Prepare cases for mediation, hearings, and trial.
• Handle discovery and manage document review and case preparation.
• Review pleadings, motions, and orders, and conduct legal research as needed.
• Participate in regular trauma-informed care training.
• Become a trained mediator and complete collaborative family law training.

Skills

Client communication

Trauma-informed care

Mediation training

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Help change the landscape of family law!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Karyn Spies

Salary: $100,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us

Family law firm emphasizing a \"trauma-informed\" and client-centered approach to help clients navigate emotionally difficult legal matters with an emphasis on communication, transparency, and support. The firm incorporates a Licensed Clinical Social Worker into its practice to help clients manage the emotional aspects of litigation related to divorce, custody disputes, domestic violence issues, and other family conflicts. The firm is recognized for its compassionate attorneys, responsiveness, and support during difficult family law cases.

Why join us?

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent client communication and develop strong, trusting relationships with clients.
• Positively represent our firm and brand in court, in the community, and online.
• Manage a caseload from start to finish.
• Conduct potential client interviews and develop a tailored strategy for each case.
• Prepare cases for mediation, hearings, and trial.
• Handle discovery and manage document review and case preparation.
• Review pleadings, motions, and orders, and conduct legal research as needed.
• Participate in regular trauma-informed care training.
• Become a trained mediator and complete collaborative family law training.

Job Details

Qualifications

• 3+ years of family law practice.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Missouri.
• Passion for providing trauma-informed care.

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