Associate Family Law Attorney

Job overview

The Associate Family Law Attorney role is onsite in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Compensation is based on experience and book of business; no numeric salary is specified. The attorney joins Goosmann Law Firm’s Family Law Practice Group and supports its collaborative, client-focused practice. The associate manages family law matters from consultation through resolution, advocates for clients in negotiations and proceedings, and develops practical legal strategies. The role also contributes to practice growth through collaboration, business development, networking, and community involvement.

What you'll do

• Manage a family law caseload
• represent clients in divorce, custody, child support, modifications, and other domestic relations matters
• advocate in mediations, negotiations, hearings, and trials
• draft pleadings, motions, agreements, and other legal documents
• develop legal strategies
• collaborate across practice areas
• participate in business development, networking, and community involvement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate family law attorney

sioux falls sd

goosmann law firm

full-time

family law

divorce

custody

child support

litigation

client advocacy

south dakota license

j.d.

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a J.D. and active South Dakota license, plus at least one year of family law or litigation experience. Nebraska or Iowa licensure and a portable book of business or referral network are preferred but not required.

About the employer

Goosmann Law Firm is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.