Job Description
Join The Edwards Law Group as our Managing Attorney - Family Law, where your leadership will empower both our legal team and the clients we serve. As a pivotal member of our woman-owned, minority-led, LGBTQIA+ firm, you'll foster a culture of integrity, empathy, and curiosity. You'll not only manage a complex caseload but also guide and mentor a team of associates, ensuring they grow and succeed. Your role is crucial in shaping our high-performing firm and defining the future of family law, all while firm ownership handles operations and strategy.
At The Edwards Law Group, we value operational excellence and its power to improve client outcomes. We're scaling, which means exciting growth and a chance to leave your mark on the legal landscape. We offer competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities, all within a supportive and inclusive environment. If you're ready to make an impact and help shape a human-centered firm, we’d love to hear from you. Compensation:$165,000 - $200,000 yearly
Responsibilities:Lead and mentor a team of three to six associates, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability
Oversee and manage a diverse caseload, ensuring high-quality legal representation for clients
Provide strategic guidance and feedback to associates, empowering their professional growth and development
Collaborate with firm leadership to align legal strategies with our mission and values
Ensure compliance with legal standards and ethical practices, maintaining the firm's reputation for integrity
Develop and implement innovative legal strategies to improve client outcomes and satisfaction
Facilitate regular team meetings to discuss case progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement
We are looking for someone who genuinely cares about the law, their team, and the clients who come through our doors during some of the most difficult chapters of their lives. You are adaptable, able to shift priorities quickly, think on your feet, and make sound decisions under pressure.
You do not take challenges or feedback personally, and you understand the importance of working collaboratively. You are a true team player who can motivate others while also being a driven, proactive go-getter who takes ownership and gets things done.
Active member of the State Bar of Georgia in good standing
Minimum 10 years of experience exclusively in family law. This is a firm requirement, not a preference
Minimum 3 years in a supervisory, senior, or lead attorney capacity, overseeing a team of attorneys
Deep working knowledge of O.C.G.A. Title 19 and current Georgia case law
Proven courtroom experience in Georgia Superior Court; Cobb County familiarity strongly preferred
Demonstrated history across the full spectrum of family law: high-asset divorce, contested custody, domestic violence, legitimation, adoption, and prenuptial agreements
A direct, confident communicator who addresses issues head-on, gives clear feedback, and has hard conversations without hesitation or drama
A natural mentor who invests in people and takes real satisfaction in watching them grow
Detail-oriented and willing to go the extra mile to get it right the first time
Embraces technology and innovation and is proficient in practice management software (Lawmatics, MyCase, or similar)
Committed to inclusivity and respect. The clients and the team reflect the full diversity of our community, and you lead accordingly
We are a woman-owned, minority-led, LGBTQIA+ family law firm in the Atlanta metro area. We welcome ALL people without judgment and genuinely want to help them reach their happy place. Our work is not just legal representation. It is changing lives. We bring integrity, empathy, and curiosity to every case and to every person on our team.
We are scaling, which means we offer both a strong, established foundation and exciting growth ahead. If you want to help shape a human, high-performing firm, and build something that defines the future of family law in Georgia, this is your seat at the table.
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