Family Law Associate Attorney

  • Full-time

Highlights

Key Responsibilities : Handle a wide range of family law cases, including divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, and post-decree issues. This is an excellent opportunity for a new attorney looking to gain hands-on experience and grow within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Numbers & Facts

LocationApple Valley, MN
Job TypeFull-time

Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • Training & development
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave

We are seeking a motivated Family Law Associate Attorney with 0-5 years of experience to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a new attorney looking to gain hands-on experience and grow within a supportive, collaborative environment.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
  • Handle a wide range of family law cases, including divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, and post-decree issues.
  • Provide compassionate counsel to clients during emotionally charged and complex family law matters.
  • Draft pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
  • Represent clients in court, at mediation, and in settlement negotiations.
  • Collaborate with shareholder attorneys and paralegals to ensure the best outcomes for clients.
  • Conduct legal research and stay current on Minnesota family law changes.
 
Qualifications:
 
  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to the Minnesota State Bar (or pending).
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • A demonstrated interest in family law through coursework, internships, or previous experience.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently on assigned tasks.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
 
  • Experience or internships in family law.
Comfort with alternative dispute resolution processes such as mediation and Early Neutral Evaluations (SENE/FENE). 

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