Family Law Attorney

Lawhive

Family Law Attorney managing high-volume family law cases at Lawhive, an innovative legal firm using AI technology. Collaborating with paralegals and case managers to deliver effective client advocacy.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeMaricopa County • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of family law matters end-to-end, including divorce, legal separation, child custody, parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, and post-decree modifications
Represent clients at hearings, conferences, mediations, evidentiary proceedings, and trials in Arizona courts
Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement agreements, pre-trial statements, and other legal documents
Conduct client consultations, provide clear and informed legal advice, and guide clients through complex and emotionally sensitive decisions
Negotiate settlements and represent clients effectively in discussions with opposing counsel
Conduct legal research to support case preparation and stay current on Arizona family law procedure and developments
Collaborate closely with the firm's paralegal and Case Managers to ensure matters progress efficiently and clients are kept well-informed
Use Lawhive's proprietary AI to assist with drafting, document management, and matter workflows as part of your day-to-day practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Arizona Bar license in good standing
5+ years of family law experience, with a strong track record across divorce, custody, and support matters
Proven courtroom presence - you are comfortable appearing independently at hearings, evidentiary proceedings, and trials
Excellent legal writing and drafting skills, including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements
Strong client communication skills - you can translate complex legal matters into clear, actionable guidance
Empathy and professionalism when working with clients navigating emotionally difficult circumstances
The ability to manage a high-volume caseload with strong organisational skills and deadline discipline
A collaborative mindset - you work well with support staff and understand that great outcomes are a team effort
A genuine interest in how AI is changing the way legal work gets done
Previous experience in a start-up or scale-up environment considered a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

🩺 Healthcare benefits: 'Premium' plan with 100% employee cover and 50% dependent cover
✈️ Vacation: 20 days + 11 Federal holidays + 1 day of Birthday leave
💰 401k: Matching contribution up to 2% of salary
💰 Equity: Options in Lawhive LTD

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Hard Skills & Tools

family lawdivorcechild custodychild supportspousal maintenanceproperty divisionlegal writingdraftinglegal researchcourtroom presence

Soft Skills

client communicationempathyprofessionalismorganizational skillsdeadline disciplinecollaborative mindset

Certifications

Arizona Bar license