Family Law Attorney

Location:

In-Person (Traverse City), Hybrid/Remote

Shifts/

Hours:

Weekdays, 8a-5p (Flexible)

FLSA Classification:
Exempt

Salary: $115,000-$145,000 + performance bonuses

Reports to:

Managing Attorney

As a seasoned attorney in our close-knit family law firm, you hold a senior position that exemplifies our core values. Your expertise and compassion guide families through legal complexities that span a wide range of issues, while modeling behavior of a high-performing legal team member for your colleagues. Collaborating closely with colleagues, you strategize, negotiate, and advocate for fair resolutions. The intensity of these cases demands not only legal acumen but also emotional intelligence.

As a leader your advocacy empowers parents, children, and spouses, making a lasting impact on their well-being while strengthening the WKEDS brand.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Administrative Support
  :
  The employee holding this position will actively participate in department and company meetings as necessary. The employee will work with leadership to improve firm operations and ensure consistency of work across the firm.
• Case Management
  :
  Manage a caseload of approximately 35, prepare legal documents, and ensure compliance with court procedures.
• Client Communication
  :
  Communicate effectively with clients, explaining legal options and guiding them through the legal process.
• Continuous Learning
  :
  Stay updated on changes in family law, attend legal seminars, and enhance legal knowledge.
• Community Engagement
  :
  This role is expected to engage with the community for firm and professional growth. Involvement with local Boards, 501(c)3’s, and Family Legal Council are all examples, as are public appearances/speaking engagements, and professional writing for academic/educational purposes.
• Court Appearances
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  Represent clients in court hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings.
• Ethical Practice
  :
  Uphold professional ethics, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to legal standards.
• Legal Representation
  :
  Provide high quality legal counsel and representation to clients in family law matters, including divorce, child custody, and adoption.
• Legal Strategy
  :
  Develop effective legal strategies based on individual cases and client needs.
• Mentorship and Firm Leadership
  :
  Serves as a model for work quality and professionalism. Exemplifies firm values and supports WKEDS mission/vision.
• Research and Analysis
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  Conduct legal research, analyze statutes, case law, and regulations to build strong arguments.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are used to measure the effectiveness and success of various tasks and duties within an organization. Success indicators for this position may change at the discretion of the organization, but include and are not limited to:

• Generating a minimum of 7 – 7.5 hours of billable work per day (1,680 – 1,800 hours per year)
• 95% success contemporaneously documenting all work
• Maintenance of superior customer satisfaction scores
• Maintenance of an average case value commensurate with company/industry standards
• Outstanding command of rules of evidence and first chair experience
• Superior client advocacy
• Advanced legal research, and analytical abilities
• Exemplary leadership and case management skills
• Exceptional listening and communication skills
• My Case
• Accountability
• Organization and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask, manage changing deadlines, client demands and multiple cases
• Data analysis and computer skill

This role operates in a professional office environment. Employees will work indoors using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

The position is largely sedentary, involving tasks performed while sitting. Some filing activities are required. Specific physical requirements include:

• Close visual acuity for tasks like preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer screen, and extensive reading.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
• Walking short distances…