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Family Law Attorney
Arizona - Remote
Our client is looking for an Arizona attorney who is ready to represent our existing client base. The ideal candidate will work closely with the firm’s clients, administrative staff, and senior partners. If you have the ability to handle a diverse caseload, have stellar research and writing skills, can communicate effectively, and use today’s technology well, please start your application today!
Appellate Advocacy
- Research, draft, and file appellate briefs, petitions for review, and motions for reconsideration.
- Develop an appellate strategy in collaboration with trial counsel to preserve and position key legal issues.
- Present oral argument before the Arizona Court of Appeals or Supreme Court when required.
- Review records, transcripts, and trial court rulings to identify appealable issues.
Litigation Support & Mentorship
- Advise trial teams on preservation of appellate issues during ongoing litigation.
- Support attorneys with complex motion practice, including special actions and constitutional challenges.
- Mentor associates on appellate writing, issue framing, and case law analysis.
Thought Leadership & Contribution
- Author CLE presentations, firm blogs, or articles on emerging family law issues.
- Participate in our client’s teaching and specialization initiatives.
- Engage with the legal community through professional associations and guest lectures.
- Manage administrative assistants, paralegals, and law clerks
- Appear in court on behalf of clients and argue motions during legal proceedings
- Take responsibility for administrative staff relating to client invoicing/billing records, setting up meetings with clients and completing tasks
- Draft correspondence, legal pleadings, motions, and briefs
- Counsel clients by assessing options and determining the best course of action for a successful outcome
Requirements:
Education:
- J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed to practice in Arizona.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of family law litigation, including trial and appellate experience.
Preferred:
- Certified Family Law Specialist or on track to become certified.
Skills:
- Exceptional legal writing and analytical reasoning.
- Proficiency with appellate procedure, rules, and timelines.
- Ability to handle multiple complex cases and mentor others.
- Strong emotional intelligence and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite is necessary
- Work independently while handling a heavy caseload
- Over 1 year of experience representing clients in a law firm
- Public speaking, decision-making, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are necessary for this role
- Required Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; representation of clients for at least 2 years a plus