Careers

Gertsch Family Law is seeking a skilled attorney to join our busy and growing family law practice. Applicants should be interested in the practice of family law, which is always interesting and sometimes crazy. We are looking for an attorney who has practical experience dealing with clients and opposing counsel, managing their own case load, and litigating family law matters. We help people during some of the most difficult times in their lives, and our work yields results which make a difference. We offer an environment where you feel supported and your efforts are rewarded, and strive to give you a work-life balance in a team-based environment. You won’t be spending your time generating leads or searching for new business, but rather focusing on managing your clients’ cases and providing meaningful legal services.

Position description:

Attorneys licensed to practice in Georgia with at least three years of litigation experience in domestic relations. This position is immediately available. The ideal candidate is empathetic, a self-starter, and quick learner. Candidates must have excellent writing and research skills, excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, including time management and the ability to prioritize tasks. Candidates must have good interpersonal skills, and be comfortable handling emotional clients and difficult opposing counsel. Professionalism is a must for this position. The firm utilizes MyCase as its client/case management system, Apple computers running Microsoft Office, Google suite, and DropBox. The firm is located in the Athens area and requires regular court appearances in multiple counties, primarily Athens-Clarke, Oconee, Madison, Barrow, Jackson, Oglethorpe, Franklin, Hart, Walton, Elbert, and Greene. Attorney must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting in this position. 

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Performance bonus structure
• 401k with employer match
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• Health insurance reimbursement

How to Apply:

To apply, please complete the form below and upload a copy of your resume and a cover letter.

Gertsch Family Law is seeking a career seeking legal assistant/paralegal to join our busy and growing family law practice. Applicants should be interested and have experience in the practice of family law, which is always interesting and sometimes crazy. We are looking for candidate who is highly organized, detail oriented, and self-motivated. We help people during some of the most difficult times in their lives, and our work yields results which make a difference. We offer an environment where you feel supported and your efforts are rewarded, and strive to give you a work-life balance in a team-based environment. You won’t be spending your time generating leads or searching for new business, but rather focusing on managing your clients’ cases and providing meaningful legal services.

Position description:

We prefer a minimum of three years of litigation experience in domestic relations. The qualified candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree or a paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program. The ideal candidate is empathetic, a self-starter, and quick learner. Candidates must have excellent writing and research skills, excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, have good interpersonal skills, and be comfortable handling emotional clients. Professionalism is a must for this position. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and skilled at managing domestic cases including drafting pleadings, electronic filing with the court, document discovery from start to finish with minimal supervision, maintaining calendars, communicating with clients, opposing counsel, paralegals and courts, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. The firm utilizes MyCase as its client/case management system, Apple computers running Microsoft Office, Google suite, and DropBox. The firm is located in the Athens area and requires the candidate to reliably commute or relocate before starting in this position.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Performance bonus structure
• 401k with employer match
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• Health insurance reimbursement

How to Apply:

To apply, please complete the form below and upload a copy of your resume and a cover letter.