Family Law Attorney
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Overview
Job Description
Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Take ownership of meaningful family law matters and make a direct impact for individuals and families navigating major life transitions.
- Build strong courtroom, negotiation, and client counseling experience while managing cases from strategy through resolution.
- Join a growing, collaborative practice where your judgment, ideas, and contributions are valued.
- Enjoy significant hybrid flexibility after the probationary period, with attorneys working from home three days per week.
- Grow your career in a supportive environment that welcomes developing attorneys as well as experienced senior associates.
Location: Indianapolis, IN. This position begins on-site during the probationary period so you can integrate with our team and practice. After probation, attorneys enjoy a hybrid schedule with three work-from-home days each week. Candidates must be able to work in Indianapolis, as relocation assistance is not available
Note: Active Indiana State Bar admission in good standing, 1+ year of family law experience in an Indiana practice setting, and demonstrated Indiana courtroom experience are required.
About Us
We are a client-centered Indianapolis law practice committed to providing individuals and families with responsive, compassionate, and effective legal advocacy. Our team believes in personal attention, clear communication, and practical strategies that help clients move forward with confidence. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Manage an active family law caseload from client intake and case evaluation through settlement, hearing, or trial.
- Represent clients in divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, adoption, guardianship, modification, prenuptial agreement, and related family law matters.
- Appear at hearings, mediations, depositions, and other court proceedings throughout Marion County and surrounding Indiana jurisdictions.
- Draft pleadings, motions, agreements, proposed orders, discovery, and other legal documents.
- Develop case strategies and negotiate settlements and parenting arrangements that protect client interests.
- Counsel clients through sensitive and often high-conflict matters with empathy, professionalism, and clear communication.
- Maintain organized and accurate case files, billing records, and client communications using MyCase.
- Collaborate with firm leadership on case strategy, client service, and continued practice growth.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Active Indiana State Bar license in good standing.
- 1+ year of directly relevant family law experience in Indiana.
- Indiana courtroom experience handling hearings, trials, or oral advocacy.
- Strong legal research, drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Excellent client communication skills and a professional, empathetic approach.
- 3+ years of family law experience, Marion County court familiarity, high-conflict custody experience, complex divorce experience, MyCase knowledge, or Spanish proficiency are preferred.
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Hybrid flexibility with three work-from-home days per week after probation.
- Meaningful client-facing work where you can see the impact of your advocacy.
- Substantial responsibility and ownership over your cases.
- Collaborative access to leadership for strategy and professional development.
- A growing practice that supports continued career advancement and welcomes senior associates.
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
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