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This is a hybrid role requiring two days in the office and three days remote each week. Fridays are designated as an in-office day.
The Edwards Law Group is at an exciting inflection point. We're scaling our practice to serve high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and executives facing complex family law matters, and we need a fearless, strategic senior attorney to handle sophisticated litigation and negotiation work in a flexible hybrid work environment.
This isn't your typical family law position. We're looking for someone who thrives under pressure, thinks strategically, and has the intelligence and independence to handle high-stakes litigation and non-litigation cases that other firms may shy away from. Our hybrid model allows you to balance courtroom presence and client meetings with the flexibility to work remotely when strategic focus is needed. If you're ready to take on challenging courtroom battles and high-value negotiations while delivering exceptional results, keep reading.
Are You Ready for a New Chapter?
If you previously owned a family law firm but have decided the business-minded and administrative burdens no longer serve you, this role offers the perfect transition. Here, you can channel your extensive experience and leadership skills purely into what you do best: practicing exceptional law, winning cases, and delivering results for clients. You'll have the autonomy and respect your expertise deserves, without the stress of payroll, marketing, HR, or business development consuming your focus.
That said, you don't need to have owned a firm to excel in this role. What matters most is your proven ability to independently handle sophisticated, high-stakes litigation with strategic precision and your track record of delivering exceptional results. Whether you've spent your career as a senior litigator at established firms with a focus on family law, built your expertise in a boutique family law practice, or led complex cases in other settings, if you have the courtroom skill, strategic intelligence, and independent judgment we're looking for, we want to hear from you.
We Offer:
Real Autonomy:
Handle your cases your way; we trust senior attorneys to use their judgment and expertise within our framework
Growth & Leadership Opportunity:
Opportunity to take on increasingly complex, high-profile litigation matters
Professional development and continuing education support
Work with a scaling firm with strong foundations and clear direction
Resources & Support:
Strong support staff that respects your time and expertise
Cutting-edge technology and case management tools
Collaborative team environment where people genuinely care about each other and the work
Mission-Driven Culture:
Woman-owned, minority-led, LGBTQIA+ firm that walks the talk on inclusivity
We take on the ugly in family law so clients don't have to, we welcome ALL people without judgment
We change lives through family law, and operational excellence isn't bureaucracy; it's how we get clients better outcomes
We value integrity, empathy, curiosity, and innovation
If doing meaningful work with good people matters to you, you'll find your home here
Responsibilities -What You'll Actually Be Doing:
- Leading High-Value, Complex Cases
- Handle sophisticated family law matters involving complex asset division ($5M+ estates), business valuations, executive compensation packages, stock options, and multi-jurisdictional custody disputes
- Own cases from strategy through trial and settlement with full autonomy, we hire experts and trust them
- Lead contested hearings, trials, and complex litigation matters as first chair
- Navigate high-value settlement negotiations and mediations when strategic for client objectives
- Draft advanced pleadings, motions, sophisticated legal memos, and trial briefs that win cases
- Lead your legal team through demanding litigation
- Delivering Excellence
- Meet the firm’s expectation for exceptional work and strategic execution
- Adapt to our protocols and contribute insights that improve case outcomes
- Fighting Smart for Clients
- Be an unflappable advocate in the courtroom, commanding respect and securing favorable rulings
- Navigate high-conflict litigation and contested hearings with clients going through the toughest times of their lives
- Balance fierce advocacy with empathy and emotional intelligence, delivering powerful and persuasive arguments before the court
- Think three moves ahead and craft winning strategies for both trial and settlement
- Adapt quickly when clients bring discovery documents the night before a deadline (because it happens), integrating them into a seamless case theory and courtroom presentation
- Be a strategic negotiator when settlement serves the client's interests, but always be trial-ready
You're the attorney who:
Walks into a contested trial with a $10M asset division case and secures a favorable verdict through masterful advocacy
Pivots mid-trial after an unexpected ruling or piece of evidence, crafting a new, winning argument on the spot
Sees a complex business valuation issue and crafts a compelling litigation strategy or creative settlement option, depending on what serves the client best
Gets a panicked call from a client at 8 PM and calmly develops a strategy while reassuring them
Takes the "unwinnable" case to trial and proves everyone wrong
Executes firm systems with excellence because you understand they serve client outcomes
Stays updated on changing family law statutes and case law because you're genuinely curious and committed to excellence
Qualifications:
The Non-Negotiables:
Proven Litigator and Negotiator: 5+ years of Georgia family law experience with a proven track record of successfully trying complex, high-stakes cases and resolving matters through strategic negotiation when appropriate
Admitted to the Georgia Bar in good standing
Courtroom presence: You command the courtroom with confidence, poise, and strategic precision
Independent operator: You know what needs to be done at each step without someone holding your hand. You know exactly which motions to file, which arguments to make, and which settlement clauses to structure. You own your cases completely.
Strategic thinker: You don't just react, you craft winning legal strategies and see problems coming before they arrive
What Makes You Exceptional:
Fearless Litigator: You're not afraid of complex litigation, difficult opposing counsel, or taking a case to trial. You litigate hard and smart for clients.
Intelligent and articulate: Exceptional legal writing, oral advocacy, and strategic presence that commands respect from judges, opposing counsel, and clients
Forward-thinking: You embrace technology and innovation to work smarter. You're proficient with modern case management systems and see tech as an advantage, not a burden.
Detail-oriented perfectionist: You get it done right the first time and go the extra mile without being asked
Quick on your feet: You change gears rapidly, think strategically in real-time, and make smart decisions under pressure
Team player with backbone: You roll up your sleeves to help the team meet deadlines and execute firm protocols with excellence
Emotionally intelligent: You practice empathy and compassion with clients navigating trauma, while maintaining professional boundaries and focus on outcomes
At least 5 years of experience working as a senior associate attorney
Member of state and local bar associations in good standing
Previous experience advocating for clients in trials, mediation, and arbitration
Work independently while handling a heavy caseload
Excellent time management and interpersonal skills are required, as well as persuasive writing and verbal communication skills
Compensation
$145,000 Total Compensation
Contact: Hiring at The Edwards
hiring@edwards-lawgroup.com
7707237211
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