Dougherty Molenda Solfest Hills Bauer PA
Family Law Associate Attorney at Dougherty… · Apple…
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeApple Valley, MN
Job 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).