Job Description
You are an attorney who cares deeply about empowering and protecting people during life's most challenging moments. You thrive in an environment where strategy and compassion meet, and you're looking for a firm that aligns with your dedication to excellence.
At Hastings Shadmehry Family Law, you'll be part of one of North Georgia's premier family law firms. Here, you'll grow professionally while contributing to a culture defined by trust and thoughtful advocacy.
You'll thrive here if you value: ● Vulnerable Trust – You openly share ideas and concerns, listen deeply, and build relationships grounded in respect and mutual support. ● Unequivocal Excellence – You take pride in delivering outstanding results, never settling for "good enough" when excellence is possible. ● Humble Confidence – You lead with strength and assertiveness, balanced by tact and empathy, confidently navigating complex situations. ● Sees the Whole – You approach cases strategically, thinking several steps ahead to protect your clients' best interests.
You will excel in this role if you enjoy: ● Collaborating closely with paralegals mentoring them, and ensuring top-tier legal work. ● Independently managing cases guiding them strategically from intake to resolution. ● Clear, compassionate client communication setting expectations, answering questions, and providing reassurance. ● Preparing thoroughly for mediations and trials conducting meticulous research and planning. ● Drafting precise legal documents ensuring accuracy and clarity. ● Advocating for your clients confidently in court, leading hearings, mediations, and trials effectively.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Besides being surrounded by a team full of people that live our core values, we also provide additional support and benefits like… ● Robust Back-Office Support: Our skilled paralegals, administrative staff, and intake specialists allow you to focus on your clients and case strategy ● Competitive Compensation & Growth: ○ Competitive base salary with a performance-based bonus system ○ Standard billing requirements with ample opportunities for case origination ● 401(k) with matching contributions ● Medical, vision, and dental insurance ● Paid time off (PTO) ● CLE hours covered to support ongoing professional development ● Career advancement opportunities within a firm committed to growing its team
Your qualifi cations: ● Licensed attorney in Georgia with family law experience ● Proven skills in litigation, negotiation, and strategic case management ● Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities comfortably ● Proficiency in Clio or similar legal case management software ● Dedication to empowering your clients through challenging life transitions
Our Practice Areas: ● Divorce actions ● Modification actions ● Contempt actions ● Temporary protective order actions ● Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements ● Interfamilial, stepparent, adult, and contested adoptions ● Name change actions ● Guardianship for minor children ● Private contested dependency actions
| In-office with flexibility for work-from-home days.
If you're ready to step into a role where you can make a meaningful difference every day—where your professional growth aligns with your personal values—we'd love to meet you.
