Family Law Attorney

Associate Family Law Attorney

Sheppard Law Offices, Co., L.P.A. is a premier Central Ohio law firm with offices in Columbus, Newark, and Mount Vernon. Our legal practice is focused on providing exceptional representation in family law, probate, bankruptcy, estate planning, and taxation.

We are currently seeking a motivated attorney to join our team. This is a unique opportunity for a lawyer who is looking for a long-term career with a stable, clear path toward partnership. At our law firm, production determines your advancement.

The Role

The primary practice area for this position is domestic relations. As an attorney with our firm, you will manage a full-time legal caseload of 50–70 cases. You will work closely with our dedicated support staff, including each legal assistant and paralegal, to ensure clients receive the highest level of service.

• Status: Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Locations: Based in Columbus with travel to Newark and Mount Vernon offices and courts.

Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a family law caseload while satisfying all legal deadlines.
• Draft motions, orders, and other pleadings; file documents both electronically and in-person.
• Represent clients as a lead lawyer at hearings throughout Central Ohio.
• Conduct daily communication with clients and prospective clients, converting prospects into active cases.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to the paralegal and legal assistant team to ensure work product excellence.
• Utilize software for legal case management and execute firm billing standards.
• Collaborate with the family law paralegal on complex domestic relations discovery and document analysis.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed attorney in good standing in the State of Ohio.
• The preferred lawyer will have significant experience handling domestic relations cases.
• A willingness to practice legal matters in the firm’s other areas of concentration.
• Ability to work with autonomy and minimal supervision.

Career Path & Partnership

We are looking for an attorney who wants to grow with the firm. Our partnership track is transparent and achievable:

• Partnership: Can be reached as soon as 8 years for an entry-level attorney, and sooner for an experienced lawyer.
• Structure: Advancement is based on satisfying reasonable yearly goals.
• Support: Our law firm provides a full administrative suite, including a billing department, a legal assistant, a dedicated family law paralegal, and a remote phone support team for incoming calls.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary plus an annual bonus based on billable hours. xrczosw Bonuses are expected and consistent as part of our attorney compensation model.

• Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year (Commensurate with experience)
• Benefits:
• Vacation
• Paid Time Off
• CLE Reimbursement

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated lawyer ready to advance your career, please submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to:

Kenneth L. Sheppard, Jr. Managing Attorney Sheppard Law Offices, Co., L.P.A.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• Family law: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Ohio Bar License (Required)

Work Location: In person