Associate Attorney

We are a growing divorce-only law firm looking for a motivated Associate Attorney with1–3 years of experiencewho wants real responsibility, real courtroom experience, and real growth. If you are aself-starter, enjoy figuring things out, care deeply about people going through one of the hardest times of their lives, and are excited to stand up in court and fight when necessary, keep reading. If you need constant direction, dislike accountability, or bring ego, attitude, or entitlement into the workplace—this is not the role for you. We Value Humility over egoAccountability over excusesCuriosity over complacencyTeam players who contribute to a healthy, respectful work environment What We Offer Mentorship from experienced senior attorneysProfessional growth and long-term opportunityCompetitive compensationA firm culture that values integrity, effort, and kindness How to Apply (Read Carefully) To be considered,you must submit: Your resumeA cover letter explaining why you believe you are a strong fit for our specific firmWritten responses to the three questions below Applications that do not follow these instructions will not be considered. Required Application Questions Tell us about a time you were given responsibility without much direction. What did you do, how did you figure things out, and what was the outcome?Divorce law involves emotionally charged clients and high-conflict situations. How do you balance being a strong advocate while still remaining professional, empathetic, and respectful?Why do you want to practice divorce law, and why do you want to do it at a firm like ours? (Be specific. Generic answers will stand out.) We are intentionally selective. This role is for attorneys who take ownership of their work, care about people, and want to grow. If that excites you, we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Handle divorce and family law matters from start to finishOversee the drafting of pleadings, motions, and discovery by your paralegalAppear in court and advocate for clientsCommunicate directly with clients and opposing counselLearn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility as your skills developCollaborate with clients and senior associates and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficientlyPerform legal research, prepare for and attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneysKeep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staffAnalyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clientsPrepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings Qualifications Who We’re Looking For You might be a great fit if you: Take initiative and don’t wait to be told what to doAre comfortable independently researching, learning, and problem-solvingCare deeply about clients and treat everyone with respect (clients, staff, opposing counsel, judges)Are excited about litigation and being in court when neededWant mentorship but don’t rely on hand-holdingBelieve excellent lawyers can also beexcellent human beingsPrepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client baseExceptional communication skills and problem-solving skills needed in order to work with all levels of staff and our clientsCompletion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law schoolCandidates must have passed the bar exam Compensation $89,000 yearly About Marshall & Taylor, PLLC Why This Role Leadership without the administrative burden of firm ownershipAutonomy in case management and legal strategyOpportunity to shape and mentor the next generation of family law attorneysCompetitive compensation aligned with experience and resultsStable, respected firm with a strong client base What We Offer We are a growing and top-rated family law firm offering clients the highest quality of legal services. Some of the benefits we offer to our full-time employees include: Group Health InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement PlanSupportive staff and systems that allow attorneys to focus on practicing lawAuthority to make decisions without approval or micromanagementEnergetic vibe, unlike your traditional law firm cultureA growth-oriented firm culture that values results, empathy, and continuous learning #J-18808-Ljbffr