What are the responsibilities and job description for the Alabama Family Law Associate Attorney position at 15-Year Established Family Alabama Law Firm?
(Plus Bonus Pay for Performance)
This is a long-term, in-office opportunity ideal for an attorney who is a strong skilled writer, strategic thinker, and team player interested in continued professional growth while handling challenging and meaningful family law matters.
The firm handles complex family law cases, including high-asset matters and contested custody cases, providing attorneys with access to the resources needed to thoroughly prepare and effectively represent clients.
We Value Professionals Who Are:
- Honest and trustworthy
- Hard-working and detail-oriented
- Self-motivated and achievement-driven
- Accountable and dependable
- Collaborative team players
- Committed to delivering high-quality legal work
What We Offer
- Performance and discretionary bonus opportunities
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Health & Dental Insurance
- Phone Allowance
- Professional growth opportunities
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
- Active license to practice law in the State of Alabama
- Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple cases, priorities, and deadlines
- Sound professional judgment and discretion
Preferred Experience
- 2–5 years of legal experience preferred
- Family law experience strongly preferred
- Experience with complex or high-asset family law matters is a plus
- Experience with contested custody matters is a plus
- Background or knowledge in accounting, finance, or business is beneficial
Preferred Software Experience
- Clio
- Microsoft Office 365
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Teams
- Dropbox / ShareFile
- Westlaw
- AI productivity tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or Gemini
Ideal Candidate
- Remains composed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Communicates professionally with clients during difficult or emotionally sensitive matters
- Approaches cases with preparation, curiosity, and strong attention to detail
- Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows matters through to completion
- Learns new technology quickly and embraces continuous improvement
- Works collaboratively and enjoys contributing to a team
- Wants to build a meaningful, long-term career with the firm
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- As part of the recruiting process, are you willing to successfully pass a background check?
- Which best describes your Juris Doctor status: a) Degree completed, b) Currently completing the degree, c) Other law degree or equivalent legal education, or d) do not hold a J.D. degree?
- Are you currently licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Alabama?
- Are you proficient with Clio and Westlaw?
- How many years of experience do you have practicing family law?
Experience:
- Law office: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000