Senior Family Law Attorney

Senior Family Law Attorney 10+ Years Experience | Tennessee | Full-Time Lead with wisdom. Serve with conviction. Shape lives through the practice of law. Are you a highly accomplished family law attorney who brings exceptional legal strategy, sound judgment, and deep commitment to clients and their futures? Have you reached a stage in your career where you want your expertise to matter in a bigger way, not just for clients, but for the future of a growing, values-driven firm?

At Mandy Hancock Law PLLC, we do more than practice family law. We guide people through some of the most challenging and transformative moments of their lives. Our work is rooted in thoughtful strategy, fearless advocacy, and a client experience defined by clarity, dignity, and compassion. We are known for being both powerful in the courtroom and deeply human in how we serve.

We are seeking a Senior Attorney with 10+ years of experience, preferably in family law, who is ready to step into a true leadership role. This position is for a lawyer who wants to handle sophisticated, high-stakes matters while also shaping firm culture, mentoring others, and helping build a practice that stands for excellence and integrity. It is an opportunity for a seasoned professional who wants meaningful work, real influence, and the freedom to practice law with purpose, professionalism, and impact.

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Performance-based incentives
• Supportive, highly professional team culture
• Thoughtful caseloads that allow for quality representation (not volume churn)
• Respect for experience, judgment, and work‑life sustainability
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on clients and the firm

$100,000 - $130,000 per year

• 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

• 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