Family Law/Divorce Attorney
South Bend, IN
Family Law/Divorce Attorney
Handles family law litigation, including divorce, child custody, support, visitation, and enforcement, with caseload management from intake through trial or settlement. Requires a JD, state bar admission, 3+ years of family law litigation experience, and U.S. work authorization without sponsorship.
Family Law/Divorce Attorney
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.
Position: Family Law Attorney
Location: South Bend, IN
Salary: $100K-$125K + bonus potential based on production
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Family Law Attorney to represent clients in a full range of family law matters, with emphasis on litigation, child custody, and divorce. The attorney will manage a caseload from initial intake through trial or settlement, provide clear legal counsel, draft pleadings and motions, and advocate for clients in negotiations, mediations, and court hearings.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent clients in family law litigation including divorce, custody, support, visitation, and enforcement matters.
- Manage a diverse caseload from client intake through resolution, maintaining organized files and meeting deadlines.
- Draft and file pleadings, discovery requests, motions, settlement agreements, parenting plans, and other court documents.
- Prepare for and conduct hearings, trials, settlement conferences, mediations, and pre-trial proceedings.
- Advise clients on legal rights, options, and potential outcomes while providing empathetic, practical guidance on sensitive family matters.
- Conduct legal research and stay current on state family law statutes, case law, and local court rules.
- Negotiate settlements and facilitate alternative dispute resolution to achieve favorable and efficient outcomes when appropriate.
- Collaborate with paralegals, investigators, financial experts, and outside counsel as needed to develop case strategy.
- Maintain regular, professional communication with clients, opposing counsel, and the court, and handle billing and case management tasks accurately.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the state bar in good standing.
- 3+ years of experience practicing family law with demonstrable litigation experience; trial experience strongly preferred.
- Proven experience handling child custody, divorce, support, and related family law matters.
- Excellent drafting and oral advocacy skills, including motion practice and courtroom presentation.
- Strong negotiation and mediation skills with the ability to achieve client-focused resolutions.
- Comfortable managing sensitive client issues with discretion, empathy, and professionalism.
- Ability to manage a busy caseload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with legal research tools, case management software, and standard office productivity tools.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.
Salary
$100000 - $125000 USD per year