Family Law Associate Attorney Evolve Family Law Metro-AtlantaHybrid Position
Evolve Family Law combines the distinguished experience of founder Dawn Smith (Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Super Lawyers® Top 50 Women in Georgia) with the dynamic expertise of partner Laura Holland Sclafani (Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star, Top 10 Under 40).
Our leadership team offers associates the unique opportunity to learn from both established excellence and emerging talent in family law.
Exceptional Mentorship Opportunity
Work directly with two distinguished attorneys who bring complementary strengths :
Dawn Smith :
- Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Chair of the Atlanta Bar Association Family Law Section
- Recognized expert in complex custody matters and special needs cases
- Regular national speaker on family law issues
Laura Holland Sclafani :
- Consistently named Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star
- Recognized among Top 10 Under 40 by National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
- Known for obtaining favorable results throughout metro-Atlanta
- Expert in both high-conflict custody and high-asset divorce cases
Position Overview
We seek an Associate Attorney who shares our commitment to capable, caring, and effective advocacy. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in sophisticated family law matters while maintaining work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle diverse family law matters ranging from :
- High-conflict custody cases
- Complex high-asset divorces
- Support and modification proceedings
- Uncontested matters
- Draft comprehensive legal documents and pleadings
- Participate in settlement negotiations and court proceedings
- Develop litigation strategies while pursuing amicable resolutions
- Maintain strong client relationships through compassionate, clear communication
QualificationsRequired
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with the Georgia State Bar
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellence in legal writing and analysis
- Commitment to client-centered representation
- Superior organizational and communication skills
Preferred
- Family law experience
- Experience in both litigation and settlement negotiation
- Background in high-asset or high-conflict cases
- Pro bono experience
What We Offer
- Mentorship from recognized leaders in family law
- Exposure to diverse case types and complexity levels
- Professional development support
- Competitive compensation package
- Flexible hybrid work arrangement
- Collaborative, supportive team environment
Our Approach
We believe in :
- Providing clear information and thoughtful paths forward
- Understanding the emotional toll of family law matters
- Delivering top-quality legal work with honesty and compassion
- Creating comprehensive resolutions that secure clients' futures
- Building trust through responsive, knowledgeable representation
Location
Metro-Atlanta with hybrid work arrangement
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