What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Law Attorney position at Warner Norcross + Judd?
Description
About the Position
Warner Norcross Judd LLP is seeking a Senior Counsel to join our Family Law Practice Group in our Kalamazoo office. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys litigation and client advocacy and is interested in building a long-term career in family law. While prior family law experience is preferred, it is not required. We welcome candidates with at least 3 years of litigation experience in areas such as criminal law, prosecution, or other courtroom-focused practices who are looking to transition into family law.
About The Opportunity
Working closely with an experienced family law attorney, the Senior Counsel will represent clients through all stages of domestic relations matters, including divorce, child custody and parenting time disputes, child and spousal support matters, paternity actions, post-judgment proceedings, and other family law issues. The position offers meaningful courtroom experience, with regular opportunities to appear at hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and other court proceedings while maintaining direct responsibility for client relationships from intake through resolution.
Responsibilities will include:
At Warner, we recognize that exceptional attorneys perform their best when they have the flexibility and support to maintain a healthy work-life balance. This position is designed with a target of approximately 1,200 annual billable hours, providing the opportunity to develop a sophisticated family law practice without the demands of a traditional high-billable-hour environment. No portable book of business is required.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess:
Warner is a full-service corporate law firm with 230 attorneys practicing in nine offices throughout Michigan: Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb, Midland and Muskegon. To learn more, visit www.wnj.com, or follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook.
About Our Benefits
Warner’s cultural motto is “Fun, Pride Profit...in that Order”. We build A Better Partnership through:
Warner hires top talent at every point in our organization. We are seeking dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds who strive to support the firm and its goals. Our collegial culture attracts people with diverse skills and backgrounds who are dedicated to teamwork and client service.
About the Position
Warner Norcross Judd LLP is seeking a Senior Counsel to join our Family Law Practice Group in our Kalamazoo office. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys litigation and client advocacy and is interested in building a long-term career in family law. While prior family law experience is preferred, it is not required. We welcome candidates with at least 3 years of litigation experience in areas such as criminal law, prosecution, or other courtroom-focused practices who are looking to transition into family law.
About The Opportunity
Working closely with an experienced family law attorney, the Senior Counsel will represent clients through all stages of domestic relations matters, including divorce, child custody and parenting time disputes, child and spousal support matters, paternity actions, post-judgment proceedings, and other family law issues. The position offers meaningful courtroom experience, with regular opportunities to appear at hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and other court proceedings while maintaining direct responsibility for client relationships from intake through resolution.
Responsibilities will include:
- drafting pleadings and motions,
- conducting legal research,
- negotiating settlements,
- managing discovery, and
- providing compassionate, practical counsel to clients during challenging and often emotional circumstances.
At Warner, we recognize that exceptional attorneys perform their best when they have the flexibility and support to maintain a healthy work-life balance. This position is designed with a target of approximately 1,200 annual billable hours, providing the opportunity to develop a sophisticated family law practice without the demands of a traditional high-billable-hour environment. No portable book of business is required.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess:
- At least 3 years of litigation experience;
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills;
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and case management abilities;
- A genuine interest in helping clients navigate complex family law matters with professionalism and empathy;
- The ability to work collaboratively while managing matters independently; and
- Admission to the State Bar of Michigan, or the ability to become licensed in Michigan.
Warner is a full-service corporate law firm with 230 attorneys practicing in nine offices throughout Michigan: Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb, Midland and Muskegon. To learn more, visit www.wnj.com, or follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook.
About Our Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Firm-provided life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with employer contribution or match depending on plan design
- Generous PTO and leave policies
- Firm holidays
- Remote work flexibility
- Wellness program
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development opportunities
Warner’s cultural motto is “Fun, Pride Profit...in that Order”. We build A Better Partnership through:
- Teamwork – Warner’s lockstep compensation model encourages teamwork and distinguishes us from our competitors. Partner and associate salaries are set based upon seniority, not total hours worked, encouraging client legal projects to be routed to the most knowledgeable person in the firm. Our team approach to compensation yields better legal representation for our clients and lays the foundation for a fun culture without internal financial competition. We have a team atmosphere where people like working together and supporting each other.
- Diversity – At Warner, we take an “all in” approach to DEI – engaging people at all levels of the firm to lead and participate on DEI committees and initiatives. This ensures a broad base of support from team members truly invested in leading the charge. It’s because of their time and efforts we are as successful as we are – and that success radiates throughout the whole firm. Our DEI work has become not only the right thing to do, but more importantly, what our people want to do.
- Careers – Our culture of balanced personal and professional lifestyle allows us to maintain a 94% attorney retention rate. Attorneys throughout Michigan, the region and beyond are choosing Warner as their forever home – and because of our dedicated focus on living balanced lives, our attorneys’ families are fully supporting these important decisions.
- Community – Warner’s time-honored community engagement initiatives include financial contributions to 150 nonprofits, scholarships and paid time off for all firm members to engage in community initiatives that are meaningful to them.
Warner hires top talent at every point in our organization. We are seeking dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds who strive to support the firm and its goals. Our collegial culture attracts people with diverse skills and backgrounds who are dedicated to teamwork and client service.