What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Family Law Attorney position at Goldman & Associates Law Firm?
About the Opportunity
Ready to build your career in Family Law and get meaningful courtroom experience early in your career?
Goldman & Associates Law Firm is seeking a motivated Junior Family Law Attorney to join our growing Michigan team. With more than 25 years of legal experience, our firm is committed to strong advocacy, legal excellence, and providing compassionate representation to our clients.
This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career attorney who wants more than a desk job. You’ll gain hands-on experience managing family law matters, preparing legal documents, working directly with clients, and appearing in court, while learning from experienced attorneys who can help you develop your litigation skills.
The role offers the flexibility of working remotely for much of your day-to-day work while providing opportunities to appear in local courts throughout Michigan when hearings, mediations, or other in-person proceedings are required.
If you're looking for a position where you can learn, take on meaningful responsibility, and build a long-term career in Family Law, this could be the opportunity for you.
What You’ll Do
Case Management
- Assist with and manage family law matters, including divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, and spousal support.
- Help move cases forward while ensuring deadlines, filings, and case requirements are handled accurately and on time.
Legal Research & Writing
- Research legal issues and develop practical legal strategies.
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, settlement agreements, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Review case materials, evidence, and relevant legal authority to support client representation.
Client Advocacy
- Communicate directly with clients and keep them informed throughout their cases.
- Gather relevant facts, documents, and evidence.
- Help clients understand their legal options while providing professional and compassionate guidance.
- Build strong attorney-client relationships based on communication, trust, and responsiveness.
Court & Hearing Experience
- Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, depositions, and trial proceedings.
- Appear on behalf of clients in Michigan courts as required.
- Gain valuable real-world courtroom experience while developing your confidence as an advocate.
Mentorship & Collaboration
- Work closely with experienced senior attorneys on case preparation and strategy.
- Receive guidance and feedback as you develop your legal and litigation skills.
- Collaborate with the legal team to develop effective strategies and achieve strong outcomes for clients.
What We’re Looking For
- Active Michigan Bar License in good standing — REQUIRED.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- 0–3 years of legal experience.
- Strong interest in developing a career in Family Law and litigation.
- Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Professional, compassionate, and confident when communicating with clients.
- Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and take on increasing responsibility.
- Ability to work independently from a remote home office while traveling to courts and other locations when required.
- Reliable transportation and ability to attend required in-person court proceedings.
Why Join Goldman & Associates?
At Goldman & Associates, we believe early-career attorneys should have the opportunity to learn by doing.
When you join our team, you won't simply be reviewing files from the sidelines. You'll have the opportunity to develop practical skills that can shape your legal career.
What you can expect:
- Hands-on courtroom experience
- Direct mentorship from experienced attorneys
- Exposure to a wide range of Family Law matters
- Opportunities to develop litigation, negotiation, and advocacy skills
- Remote flexibility for administrative, drafting, research, and client-related work
- Increasing responsibility as your skills and experience grow
- A collaborative legal team focused on client service and professional development
- The opportunity to build a strong foundation for a long-term career in Family Law
Build Your Career. Develop Your Skills. Make an Impact.
If you're a Michigan-licensed attorney who is ready to develop your courtroom skills, gain meaningful Family Law experience, and learn from experienced attorneys, we want to hear from you.
Submit your resume today. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for an initial interview.
IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT
MUST BE A LICENSED ATTORNEY IN MICHIGAN WITH AN ACTIVE BAR LICENSE IN GOOD STANDING.
Pay: $65.00 - $80.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently hold an active Michigan Bar license?
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $65 - $80