What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Law Associate Attorney JN -082026-180529 position at Goodwin Recruiting?
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Seeking an experienced Family Law Associate Attorney to join a respected and growing Connecticut law firm. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys meaningful client interaction, litigation, and taking ownership of their cases while working alongside an experienced and collaborative legal team.
What You'll Do
Casey Conger
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, $125,000 - $145,000,
Seeking an experienced Family Law Associate Attorney to join a respected and growing Connecticut law firm. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys meaningful client interaction, litigation, and taking ownership of their cases while working alongside an experienced and collaborative legal team.
What You'll Do
- Manage a caseload of divorce and family law matters from inception through resolution
- Handle matters involving divorce, child custody, child support, modifications, and related family law issues
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, agreements, and other legal documents
- Conduct legal research and develop case strategy
- Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, negotiations, and other proceedings
- Manage discovery, including financial and document-intensive matters
- Negotiate settlements and communicate with opposing counsel
- Maintain strong, responsive communication with clients throughout their cases
- Collaborate with attorneys and support staff on complex and high-conflict matters
- JD from an accredited law school
- Active Connecticut Bar license
- Family law, matrimonial, or relevant civil litigation experience
- Courtroom and litigation experience strongly preferred
- Strong legal research, writing, and drafting skills
- Ability to independently manage cases and competing deadlines
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-management skills
- Professional, composed approach to sensitive and high-conflict matters
- Opportunity to handle sophisticated and challenging family law matters
- Direct client interaction and meaningful case responsibility
- Collaborative environment with experienced attorneys and support staff
- Opportunity for continued professional growth
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Excellent work/life balance with low billable req (1750)
Casey Conger
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, $125,000 - $145,000,
Salary : $125,000 - $145,000