Job Description Job Description
About the Firm
Established family law practice serving clients across Northeast Ohio. We handle divorce, custody, child and spousal support, and civil protection order matters, with a client first approach built over 14+ years of practice. Our small, close knit team includes experienced support staff dedicated to efficient, high quality representation.
Position Overview
We're seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our growing firm. This is a hybrid role, three days in one of our offices and two days remote, built around trust and accountability rather than micromanagement. Because a significant portion of compensation is performance based, this role suits an attorney who is self directed, reliable, and produces results without needing close oversight.
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of family law matters including divorce, custody, support, and civil protection orders
Attend court hearings, mediations, and depositions as required (Northeast Ohio courts)
Draft pleadings, motions, agreements, and other legal documents
Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and the court
Collaborate with paralegal staff to keep cases moving efficiently
Maintain accurate time and billing records
Requirements
Licensed to practice law in Ohio, in good standing
Family law experience strongly preferred; will consider strong candidates with related litigation experience
Reliable transportation and availability for in person court appearances, no exceptions on court days
Strong personal accountability. This role requires someone who manages their own time and workload responsibly, especially on remote days
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and handle sensitive client matters with discretion and professionalism
Schedule
3 days per week in office (Medina area location)
2 days per week remote
Court appearances required as scheduled, regardless of remote/in office day
