Family Lawyer

Responsibilities: Independently manage a full caseload of family law matters, including divorce, custody, child support, modifications, contempt matters, and related domestic-relations cases throughout Middle and South Georgia Develop thoughtful, strategic case plans based on the facts, the law, and each client's objectives Conduct thorough legal research and analysis when difficult or novel issues arise Draft clear, persuasive motions, pleadings, briefs, discovery, and other litigation documents Represent clients confidently in hearings, depositions, mediations, motions practice, and trials Travel to courts throughout Middle Georgia (Macon, Warner Robins, Columbus) and South Georgia (Valdosta, Albany, Thomasville) as necessary for in-person appearances Negotiate intelligently and aggressively when appropriate, while recognizing when settlement serves the client better than continued litigation Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and firm leadership on complex cases and litigation strategy Communicate proactively with clients so they understand both the legal details and the bigger strategic picture Maintain organized, accurate case files, deadlines, documentation, and billing records throughout every matter Qualifications Active license to practice law in Georgia 5+ years of family law litigation experience Meaningful experience handling contested family law matters Courtroom experience and the confidence to advocate independently Must be based in Middle Georgia and have the willingness and ability to travel throughout Middle Georgia (Macon, Warner Robins, Columbus) and South Georgia (Valdosta, Albany, Thomasville) for hearings, mediations, depositions, trials, and other proceedings A professional and reliable home-office setup suitable for remote client meetings, hearings, and case-management work Compensation $150,000 - $200,000 Base