Managing Family Law Attorney

Hecht Family Law; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with immediate match

Medical insurance reimbursement

Work-life balance

Career growth path

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Hecht Family Law in Georgia seeks a Senior Family Law Attorney with a clear path to Managing Attorney. You will oversee complex divorce and custody matters, lead a growing legal team, and collaborate with the Managing Partner on firm strategy.

This leadership-track role offers a competitive total compensation of $150,000-$225,000+ plus bonuses, a 401(k) match, medical reimbursement, and a supportive, high-performing culture focused on excellence and client advocacy.

Qualifications

• JD and active Georgia Bar license.
• Minimum of 5 years of current GA family law experience.
• Proven courtroom track record and strong client relationships.
• Experience leading a team of at least 4 attorneys.
• Leadership, organizational strength, and excellent communication.
• High integrity, emotional intelligence, and a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex divorce and custody matters from intake to resolution.
• Lead case strategy meetings and hot case reviews for optimal results.
• Mentor and support the other attorneys on your team.
• Partner with firm leadership to drive team growth, performance, and excellence.
• Represent clients in mediations, hearings, and trials with professionalism and integrity.
• Uphold the firm's culture, core values, and Excellence Operating Procedures (EOP) daily.

Skills

Georgia Bar

Family law

Courtroom experience

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Emotional intelligence

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Lead. Litigate. Grow. Become the Managing Attorney You're Meant to Be.

At Hecht Family Law, we believe great attorneys deserve more than just a job - they deserve a place to grow, lead, and thrive.

We're a high-performing, client-focused family law firm with a strong culture, modern systems, and a team that supports each other every step of the way.

When you join us, you're joining a firm that values excellence, accountability, compassion, and continuous improvement.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive Total Compensation: $150,000-$225,000+, including performance and leadership bonuses.
• 401(k) with Immediate Match: Build wealth and security while we invest in your future from day one.
• Medical Insurance Reimbursement: Provided for the employee up to the maximum allowable level.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, firm-wide holidays, and a culture that values excellence - not burnout.
• Career Growth Path: Begin as a Senior Family Law Attorney with a clear path to advance to Managing Attorney based on performance, leadership, and alignment with our Core Values and Excellence Operating Procedures (EOP).
• Supportive Team Culture: You'll practice with a talented, well-structured support team - not as a lone wolf.

The Opportunity

This position is intentionally built for advancement upon you demonstrating you have the right stuff. You'll begin as a Senior Family Law Attorney - and if you demonstrate excellence, strong leadership, high personal productivity and alignment with our culture and core values, you'll advance to the Managing Attorney role, leading our legal team and shaping the future of Hecht Family Law.

Responsibilities In the Managing Family Law Attorney Role

You'll oversee complex divorce and custody matters, lead your team of attorneys and paralegals, and collaborate directly with the Managing Partner on firm operations and growth. This is a true leadership-track role for an attorney who wants to build, lead, and leave a legacy in family law.

What You'll Do

• Handle and oversee complex family law cases from intake through resolution.
• Lead case strategy meetings and "hot case" reviews for optimal results.
• Mentor and support the other attorneys on your team.
• Partner with firm leadership to drive team growth, performance, and excellence.
• Represent clients in mediations, hearings, and trials with professionalism and integrity.
• Uphold the firm's culture, core values, and Excellence Operating Procedures (EOP) daily.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• JD and active Georgia Bar license in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of current, active Georgia family law experience (divorce, custody, support, modifications, contempt).
• Proven track record of courtroom success and strong client relationships.
• Experience in a Managing Attorney role, having led a team of at least 4 attorneys
• Leadership instincts, organizational strength, and excellent communication.
• High professional integrity, emotional intelligence, and a team-oriented mindset.

Compensation

$150,000-$225,000+, total yearly compensation including performance and leadership bonuses

Hecht Family Law was founded to help clients who are going through some of life's toughest times. Attorney Ed Hecht brings an understanding of what's like to be in his clients' shoes because he's also been through a divorce with children, pays child support, and has dealt with alimony and child custody. As a loving, devoted father to two children, he understands the sensitivities involved in helping people who need to be able to co-parent for years after their marriage ends.

The entire Hecht Family Law team inherently understands the necessity of being a caring, expert advocate for others going through this painful process. All clients receive our passionate commitment, dedicated patience in helping them understand the big picture as well as the intricacies, and enthusiastic advocacy during all phases of their cases. As an law firm to call home, our team members enjoy a fantastic environment, superior benefits, and a high-energy, fun environment!