What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Law Attorney position at Merel Family Law?
Merel Family Law is expanding in Michigan, and we’re looking for a driven attorney ready to help lead the growth of our Troy office.
This is a builder’s role. Whether you’re four years in and ready to make your mark, or a partner-level attorney looking for a real seat at the table, we want to hear from you. What matters is the mindset: you’re hungry, you’re already active in the Michigan family law scene, and you’re ready to take charge of an office that’s poised to grow.
Who We're Looking For
You’re based in or deeply connected to Troy and the Northern Detroit suburbs. You know the courts, you know the judges, and you’ve built relationships in the local legal community. You’re proficient on day one, confident running your own cases, and not waiting for someone to tell you what to do next.
You might be:
- A high-performing associate with 4 years of Michigan family law experience ready to step up
- A senior associate looking for more ownership and leadership than your current firm offers
- A partner-level attorney who wants to help build something rather than maintain something
What you have in common: drive, pride in your work, and a vision for your own career.
Company Description
Merel Family Law is a renowned family law firm with over 17 years of experience and a team of 20 accomplished attorneys. Our firm has earned national recognition in outlets like the Wall Street Journal and NBC's Today Show, as well as accolades from Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and Leading Lawyers Network. We specialize in a range of family law matters including high-net-worth divorce, complex asset division, custody, and prenuptial agreements. Unique to our practice, we have an in-house divorce coach to support our clients. With offices in Chicagoland and Metro Detroit, we have been a trusted partner for thousands of families since 2009.
What You'll Be Doing
- Handling a full caseload of family law matters with autonomy (divorce, custody, support, property division, prenups)
- Helping shape the direction of our Michigan office as it scales
- Representing Merel Family Law in the Michigan legal community and building referral relationships
- Mentoring junior team members as the office grows
Qualifications
- Foundational knowledge in Law and Family Law
- Experience addressing Legal Issues and drafting Motions
- Skills in supporting Depositions and related legal procedures
- Strong analytical, research, and organizational skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Enrollment in or completion of an accredited law school program
What We Offer
- A real leadership opportunity in a growing office
- Competitive compensation with meaningful performance-based upside
- Strong in-house marketing and SEO support that keeps qualified leads coming in
- The backing of an established 17-year firm with deep Midwest roots
- Room to grow alongside the office you’re helping build