Family Law Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Family Law Attorney in West Jordan, Utah. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of active practice experience and be ready to manage a full caseload while providing exceptional client service. This role offers the opportunity to integrate into a supportive team environment with modern resources and infrastructure.

Duties

• Manage a full caseload of family law matters from intake through final resolution.
• Represent clients in divorce, custody, parent-time, child support, alimony, paternity, protective order, adoption, and post-decree modification matters.
• Develop legal strategy and provide practical, client-focused legal advice.
• Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and remain current on developments in Utah family law.
• Prepare for and represent clients during mediations, settlement conferences, evidentiary hearings, and trials.
• Negotiate favorable resolutions while effectively advocating for clients when litigation is necessary.
• Proactively move cases forward while maintaining regular communication with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
• Meet or exceed a monthly billing expectation of 133 billable hours while maintaining exceptional client service.

Requirements

• Active Utah Bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum of two years of active family law practice experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a family law caseload.
• Strong litigation, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Commitment to providing outstanding client service and maintaining professionalism under pressure.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Utah Bar membership in good standing.

Skills

• Strong litigation and negotiation skills.
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching up to 4% after one year.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Ongoing professional development and CLE opportunities.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10537 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 301
Century City
California
United States 90025
Phone : (310) 444 0000
Fax : (213) 895-7306