Senior Family Law Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Compensation: $160,000 – $250,000+ (Base Salary + Bonuses)

Join our highly regarded family law practice in Alpharetta, GA, where we are committed to excellence in client service, professional growth, and fostering a supportive team culture.

We’re looking for an accomplished Senior Family Law Attorney who can confidently manage a full caseload while collaborating with colleagues on more complex matters. This is an opportunity to thrive in a growth-oriented environment that values both your career development and work-life balance.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with generous performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with firm matching
• Flexible vacation and PTO
• Paid holidays and sick leave
• Stability in a full-time role with a growing, well-respected firm
• Ongoing professional development, training, and mentorship
• A collaborative, supportive team culture focused on well-being
• Regular firm events, team-building activities, and family-friendly outings

What You’ll Do

• Manage and handle a full caseload of family law matters independently
• Collaborate with colleagues on complex cases and strategy
• Provide clients with exceptional representation rooted in skill, compassion, and integrity
• Contribute to a respectful, positive, and growth-minded workplace

$160,000 - $250,000 yearly

• Manage family law cases from intake to resolution—including divorce, custody, child support, and related matters—with proven courtroom advocacy experience
• Develop and implement strategic case plans through comprehensive legal research and analysis
• Draft clear, persuasive motions, pleadings, and supporting documents across all stages of litigation
• Represent clients confidently in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials
• Maintain precision and organization in drafting, reviewing, and managing legal documents
• Stay current on Georgia family law developments through continuous research, CLE participation, and professional growth

• Communicate complex legal matters clearly and empathetically to clients with varying levels of understanding
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, external counsel, senior leadership, and support staff, upholding the highest ethical standards
• Track and manage billable hours to meet client expectations and case requirements efficiently
• Demonstrated expertise in Family Law
• Active license to practice law in the state of Georgia
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills

Hecht Family Law was founded to help clients who are going through some of life’s toughest times. Attorney Ed Hecht brings an understanding of what it’s like to be in his clients’ shoes because he’s also been through a divorce with children, pays child support, and has dealt with alimony and child custody. As a loving, devoted father to two children, he understands the sensitivities involved in helping people who need to be able to co-parent for years after their marriage ends.

The entire Hecht Family Law team inherently understands the necessity of being a caring, expert advocate for others going through this painful process. All clients receive our passionate commitment, dedicated patience in helping them understand the big picture as well as the intricacies, and enthusiastic advocacy during all phases of their cases. As a law firm to call home, our team members enjoy a fantastic environment, superior benefits, and a high-energy, fun environment!