Description

Senior Family Law Attorney

Lead with Authority. Advocate with Purpose. Shape What Comes Next.

There comes a point in your legal career where it is no longer about proving yourself.

It is about choosing where your experience will matter most.

At Mandy Hancock Law PLLC, family law is not transactional. It is transformational. We stand beside individuals and families during some of the most defining moments of their lives, where the stakes are deeply personal, and the outcomes shape the future.

We are seeking a Senior Family Law Attorney (10+ years experience) who brings more than technical skill. This is a role for a lawyer who leads with presence, exercises sound judgment, and is ready to contribute at a higher level.

If you are looking for a place where your voice is respected, your work carries meaning, and your leadership helps shape what comes next, this is that opportunity.

The Role

This is a position for an attorney who:

• Thinks strategically before acting
• Leads with both strength and empathy
• Values thoughtful advocacy over volume-driven practice
• Wants their impact to be felt in both client outcomes and firm direction

Why Join Mandy Hancock Law

• Competitive compensation: $100,000 to $130,000, commensurate with experience
• Performance-based incentives
• Supportive, highly professional team culture
• Thoughtful caseloads focused on quality, not volume
• Respect for experience, judgment, and work-life sustainability
• Opportunity to contribute to the direction and growth of a respected firm
• Meaningful work that directly impacts clients' lives

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

As a Senior Attorney, you will play a central role in both case strategy and client outcomes, including:
• Serving as lead counsel on complex family law matters, including divorce, custody, support, and property division
• Acting as a primary advisor and advocate for clients during high-stakes, emotionally charged situations
• Developing and executing a case strategy from inception through resolution
• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, briefs, settlement agreements, and related legal documents
• Conducting legal research and providing high-level legal analysis
• Handling hearings, negotiations, mediations, and court appearances
• Collaborating with firm leadership and support staff to ensure excellence in representation
• Mentoring and supporting attorneys and staff as appropriate
• Upholding the firm's commitment to professionalism, integrity, and client-centered advocacy

Qualifications

What We're Looking For
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active license and good standing with the State Bar
• 10+ years of legal experience, with a strong preference for family law
• Deep understanding of family law procedure, strategy, and courtroom advocacy
• Proven ability to manage complex cases independently
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Confident, empathetic communicator with clients, colleagues, and the court
• Strong professional judgment and ability to lead with composure and clarity
• Commitment to high standards of client service and ethical practice