Family Law Attorney | Hybrid Role, Growth & Impact

Orion Placement; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is hiring an attorney in South Bend, Indiana, to represent clients in family law matters. This role requires a J.D. from an accredited law school and preferred Indiana law license, along with strong advocacy and communication skills. The position offers hybrid flexibility post-training, competitive salary, and benefits including dental and vision insurance. Join a respected law firm that values collaboration, professional growth, and meaningful client work.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a J.D. and relevant family law or litigation experience.
• 3+ years of legal experience preferred.
• Ability to manage files independently while working collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in family law matters like divorce and custody.
• Draft pleadings and manage client communication.
• Prepare for and attend hearings and client meetings.

Skills

Strong writing

Advocacy skills

Negotiation skills

Client communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Indiana law license

Job description

• Join a well-established, respected law firm with a strong regional presence and a collaborative attorney team
• Handle meaningful family law matters where your work directly impacts clients during major life transitions
• Step into a stable, long-term opportunity with room for professional growth and client-facing responsibility
• Work with experienced attorneys in a supportive environment that values practical solutions, responsiveness, and strong advocacy
• Enjoy a South Bend-based role with hybrid flexibility available after training
• Earn a competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus opportunity

Location: This position is based in South Bend, Indiana. Attorneys should expect to be in the office the majority of the time initially, with hybrid flexibility available once trained and fully integrated into the team.

Note: Candidates should have a J.D., be licensed to practice law in Indiana or able to become licensed promptly, and have relevant family law, litigation, or closely related legal experience.

About Us

We are an established regional law firm with a collaborative team of attorneys serving individuals, families, and businesses across a wide range of practice areas. Our approach combines big firm experience with small firm attention, giving clients practical guidance, responsive communication, and strong advocacy. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in divorce, custody, parenting time, support, and related family law matters
• Manage client communication with professionalism, empathy, and confidence
• Draft pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, discovery, and court filings
• Prepare for and attend hearings, mediations, negotiations, and client meetings
• Work closely with partners, attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to move matters forward efficiently
• Help clients navigate sensitive legal issues with clear advice and practical solutions
• Build long-term client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of the family law practice

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Indiana law license preferred, or ability to become licensed promptly
• 3+ years of legal experience preferred
• Family law experience strongly preferred
• Strong writing, advocacy, negotiation, and client communication skills
• Ability to manage files independently while working collaboratively with a team
• Portable business is welcome, but not required

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Collaborative attorney culture with strong administrative and paralegal support
• Opportunity to build a long-term practice in a stable, respected firm
• Meaningful client-facing work with real impact
• Hybrid flexibility available after training
• Professional development, mentorship, and growth potential
• South Bend offers strong quality of life, affordable living, and easy access to Notre Dame, Lake Michigan, and Chicago