Managing Attorney - Family Law

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Managing Attorney to lead its family law practice in Atlanta, Georgia. The role involves supervising legal teams, enhancing legal strategies, and ensuring high-quality client representation in complex family law matters.

Duties

• Supervise, mentor, and develop family-law attorneys and paralegals.
• Provide legal strategy and quality control across active matters.
• Review significant pleadings, motions, discovery, and litigation strategy.
• Identify case risks and escalate issues proactively.
• Lead complex divorce, custody, and domestic-relations matters.
• Handle and supervise hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Assist with attorney caseload management and court coverage.
• Establish expectations for attorney responsiveness and case ownership.
• Provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to the legal team.
• Partner with leadership on legal standards and strategic growth.

Requirements

• Active Georgia Bar membership in good standing.
• 5+ years of meaningful Georgia family-law experience.
• Experience managing contested domestic-relations matters.
• Strong Georgia Superior Court litigation experience.
• Experience with hearings, trials, mediation, and settlement negotiations.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and strategic judgment.
• Prior supervisory or management experience.
• Excellent deadline and client-management discipline.
• Ability to delegate effectively while maintaining quality control.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active Georgia Bar membership.

Skills

• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Strategic judgment and professionalism.
• Accountability and responsiveness.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• Full-time employee benefits eligibility.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 900
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30346
Phone : 770-450-2000
Fax : (213) 895-7306