PartTime Family Law Attorney

Do you have a passion for helping others? Are you looking for a team that strives for excellence and holds one another accountable? Is work culture important to you? Our firm is growing and seeking a sharp family attorney to zealously represent clients in all areas of family law. You will assist individuals in various situations, such as navigating prenuptial agreements and attending court hearings for divorce, alimony/spousal support, and child support.

If you value work-life balance, this is the perfect opportunity! Work out of any of our four WV offices:
Buckhannon, Clarksburg, Morgantown, or Parkersburg. The prime candidate will have experience with a range of sensitive legal issues, such as child abuse, child custody, and domestic violence, and be able to maintain composure, negotiate, and argue effectively even in emotional and high-stress situations. If you are passionate about helping people and looking for a rewarding career surrounded by like-minded professionals, it is time to start the next chapter of your life's journey with Klie Law.

• Attend court proceedings as needed to represent clients
• Maintain client files to ensure they are properly organized and up to date
• Create legal documents such as pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgements and orders for a high volume of cases
• Manage the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings when needed
• Communicate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move through the civil litigation process
• Represent clients in court proceedings as needed
• Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation, and forming a strategy for a plan of action
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, and trials
• Direct and supervise the work of support staff
• Draft pleadings and orders
• Prepare equitable distribution charts
• Conduct monthly file review meetings
• Monitor retainer balances and communicate replenishment needs to the billing specialist
• Communicate with the client to understand their goal and develop a corresponding strategy to meet those goals
• Represent clients in appeals when necessary

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations
• At least 1-2 years of working in a law firm on family law issues as well as real estate (determining marital property) is necessary
• Ability to successfully represent both plaintiff and defendant sides of a case
• Candidate must have a license to practice law in either West Virginia or Ohio and be willing to obtain the other state licensure upon being offered employment
• Prior family law experience is preferred but not required
• Excellent oral communication skills
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Empathy for clients with a genuine desire to improve their lives
• Juris Doctor Degree
• Great negotiation skills
• Willingness to travel to other areas of the state for hearings and meetings

$80,000 + Bonus