Senior Attorney

Modern Family Law

$90K — $180K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of Family Law experience required.
  • Active admission to the Georgia State Bar.
  • Strong writing and communication skills needed.
  • Detail-oriented with a client-focused mindset.
  • Experience in Family Law preferred; litigation candidates welcomed.

Responsibilities

  • Handle a variety of family law cases including divorce and custody.
  • Communicate directly with clients and draft legal documents.
  • Manage depositions, court appearances, and mediations.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Collaborate with a team to ensure collective success.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care plan (medical, dental, and vision).
  • 401(k) retirement plan with options for IRA.
  • Life insurance options including basic and voluntary.
  • Generous paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and public holidays.
  • Short and long-term disability insurance provided.
  • Robust training and development opportunities.
  • Ability to work from anywhere after 6 months of employment.
Full Job Description
Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a hybridFamily Law Senior Attorney to help launch and grow our new Alpharetta office. This is a unique opportunity to join our Southeast expansion from the ground up and help shape the culture and success of our Savannah team.

Unlike other law firms, Modern Family Law offers you the following opportunities:
  • Remote First Setting with Brick & Mortar Space Available (in-person as required by courts & clients).
  • Low billable hours requirement (120 per month).
  • Direct client contact.
  • The ability to truly develop substantive litigation skills early in your career.
  • The satisfaction of meaningfully impacting people's lives.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Cutting-edge technology.
  • Learning and development support, including onsite and in-person.
  • Work from Anywhere -- eligible after 6 months.


To be successful in this role, the Family Law Senior Associate Attorney will:
  • Be adept at handling a variety of family law cases, such as divorce, custody, and child and spousal support.
  • Be comfortable with direct client communications, drafting legal documents, and handling depositions, court appearances, and mediations.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple responsibilities with attention to detail.
  • Work collaboratively within a team-oriented setting, ensuring collective success.


Compensation: $90,000 - $180,000 annually. The range presented is a reliable estimate of the base salary plus potential commissions based on billable hours and collections that this individual is expected to receive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, billable hour expectations, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance with an optional Health Savings Account (HSA), short-term disability, long-term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.

Additional voluntary programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit benefit programs may also be available in certain market

Requirements
  • Four (4) or more years of Family Law experience.
  • Experience in Family Law preferred; open to litigation candidates interested in practicing Family Law.
  • Active admission to the Georgia State Bar.
  • Exceptional writing and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with a client-focused mindset.

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Work from Anywhere -- eligible after 6 months

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