Senior Attorney - Family Law

Hecht Family Law

$90K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in family law
  • Active license to practice law in Georgia
  • Strong communication skills with empathy
  • Expertise in client relationship management
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage a full range of family law matters from intake through resolution
  • Develop strategic case plans based on thorough legal research
  • Prepare and file clear, persuasive legal documents
  • Represent clients in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials
  • Maintain organized and accurate case files
  • Stay updated on Georgia family law through ongoing education

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with firm matching
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Flexibility for work-life balance
  • Ongoing professional development and mentorship opportunities
Full Job Description
Description

As a Senior Family Law Attorney, you will play a vital role in guiding clients through complex and emotional situations with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

In this position, you will independently manage a full caseload while collaborating with a high-performing, supportive team committed to exceptional client service and results.

Our compensation package includes a competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan with firm matching. We also offer generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexibility designed to support a true work-life balance. Ongoing professional development, mentorship, and team-building opportunities reflect our commitment to your long-term success.

Responsibilities
• Manage a full range of family law matters from intake through resolution-including divorce, custody, child support, and related issues-while delivering strong and effective courtroom advocacy. Develop and implement strategic case plans grounded in thorough legal research and sound judgment
• Prepare clear, persuasive pleadings, motions, and supporting documents at all stages of litigation, and confidently represent clients in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials. Maintain organized, accurate, and comprehensive case files, ensuring consistency and attention to detail across all matters
• Stay current on Georgia family law through ongoing research, CLEs, and continued professional development to ensure best practices and high-quality representation

Qualifications
• Communicate complex legal issues with clarity and empathy, tailoring guidance to clients with varying levels of understanding
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, co-counsel, leadership, and support staff while upholding the highest ethical standards
• Effectively manage and track billable time to meet client expectations and case demands
• Demonstrate at least four (4) years of proven experience in family law.
• Maintain an active license to practice law in Georgia
• Exhibit exceptional organization, planning, and time management skills

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