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Senior Family Law Attorney – Minneapolis, MN | $10,000 Hiring Bonus Available

Atticus Family Law is looking for a Senior Family Law Attorney ready to do meaningful work, lead with experience, and join a firm that genuinely invests in its people.

For more than 20 years, we've helped clients through some of the most difficult moments of their lives, including divorce, custody disputes, parenting time, spousal maintenance, and property division. Our reputation is built on strong advocacy, honest client relationships, and systems that let attorneys focus on the legal work that matters most.

This role is built for a seasoned attorney who wants more than a caseload. You'll take ownership of complex matters, shape case strategy, and play a real leadership role within a collaborative, team-first environment. Whether mentoring a junior associate or steering a high-stakes negotiation, your experience will be put to use in ways that are visible and valued.

If you're looking for a firm where your voice carries weight and your work makes a difference, for clients and for your colleagues, we'd like to hear from you.

$145,000+ yearly

• Lead case strategy and legal analysis - Drive strategic planning for complex family law matters, including divorce, child custody, parenting time, and spousal maintenance, applying Minnesota statutes and case law to guide direction.
• Manage discovery and evidence - Oversee discovery, review financial documentation, and synthesize key facts to strengthen case strategy.
• Draft pleadings and litigation materials - Prepare motions, affidavits, memoranda, and trial briefs that are clear, strategic, and persuasive.
• Prepare for and lead court proceedings - Handle hearings, motion practice, settlement conferences, and trials with confidence and attention to detail.
• Advocate in the courtroom - Present witness testimony and evidence in a compelling, professional manner.
• Negotiate and resolve disputes - Work with opposing counsel and represent clients in settlement discussions and mediation with a solutions-focused approach.
• Guide clients directly - Build strong client relationships while delivering clear, strategic legal advice throughout the case.
• Communicate with precision - Draft substantive correspondence with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Mentor support staff - Review and guide the work of paralegals and legal staff to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and high-quality output.

• 10+ years leading family law matters in Minnesota.
• Active Minnesota Bar license in good standing.
• Meticulous attention to detail, with a low tolerance for loose ends.
• Emotionally intelligent, calm, and professional even in high-stakes moments.
• Confident communicator, in writing and in person.
• Thrives managing multiple cases and deadlines at once.
• Sharp organizational and calendar management instincts.
• Tech-savvy with legal and case management systems.
• Team player, ready to pitch in when the moment calls for it.
• Adaptable and quick on your feet when priorities shift.

Atticus Family Law, S.C. is a Minnesota-based family law firm focused on providing thoughtful, strategic representation in divorce, custody, and support matters. We believe attorneys do their best work when they are supported by strong systems and a reliable team.

Our firm provides dedicated paralegal and administrative support so attorneys can focus on practicing law, not intake, billing, or operations. We value collaboration, clear expectations, and professional growth, and we work together to deliver high-quality legal services while maintaining sustainable workloads.