Family Law Attorney

Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 + share options + bonus

Location: Maricopa County, Arizona - Hybrid

About Lawhive

Lawhive is a new kind of law firm - one designed around attorneys, not just clients.

We're building a future where lawyers can focus on what they do best: delivering excellent legal advice, without the noise of admin, inefficient tools, or unnecessary overhead. Our platform supports experienced attorneys through AI and purpose-built technology, helping you get back hours each week.

We specialise in helping individuals and families navigate some of life's most challenging moments - from divorce and legal separation to child custody, parenting time, spousal maintenance, and property division. Our Arizona family law practice is built on clear thinking, compassionate advocacy, and practical outcomes for clients when it matters most.

Join us and be part of a forward-thinking legal team backed by top-tier investors including Google Ventures, Balderton, and TQ Ventures. We've just raised a $60M Series B and are growing fast - with you at the centre of our next chapter.

The Role

As a Family Law Attorney at Lawhive, you will manage a high-volume portfolio of Arizona family law matters from intake through to resolution. You'll be the lead legal voice for your clients - advising on strategy, appearing in court, and driving cases forward with confidence and clarity. You'll work closely with a dedicated paralegal and case management team, with the support structure in place to let you focus on the legal work that requires your expertise.

As an AI-native law firm, you'll use our proprietary AI to help complete work - from drafting pleadings and preparing filings to managing matter documentation -so you can focus your time on advocacy, strategy, and your clients.

• Manage a portfolio of family law matters end-to-end, including divorce, legal separation, child custody, parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, and post-decree modifications

• Represent clients at hearings, conferences, mediations, evidentiary proceedings, and trials in Arizona courts

• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement agreements, pre-trial statements, and other legal documents

• Conduct client consultations, provide clear and informed legal advice, and guide clients through complex and emotionally sensitive decisions

• Negotiate settlements and represent clients effectively in discussions with opposing counsel

• Conduct legal research to support case preparation and stay current on Arizona family law procedure and developments

• Collaborate closely with the firm's paralegal and Case Managers to ensure matters progress efficiently and clients are kept well-informed

• Use Lawhive's proprietary AI to assist with drafting, document management, and matter workflows as part of your day-to-day practice

What You'll Bring

• Active Arizona Bar license in good standing

• 5+ years of family law experience, with a strong track record across divorce, custody, and support matters

• Proven courtroom presence - you are comfortable appearing independently at hearings, evidentiary proceedings, and trials

• Excellent legal writing and drafting skills, including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements

• Strong client communication skills - you can translate complex legal matters into clear, actionable guidance

• Empathy and professionalism when working with clients navigating emotionally difficult circumstances

• The ability to manage a high-volume caseload with strong organisational skills and deadline discipline

• A collaborative mindset - you work well with support staff and understand that great outcomes are a team effort

• A genuine interest in how AI is changing the way legal work gets done

• Previous experience in a start-up or scale-up environment considered a bonus

Interview Process

• Introductory call with our Talent team

• 1:1 with our Firm Manager

• Technical interview with our Compliance Attorney

• Values interview with our Co-Founder

• We offer!

Benefits

• 🩺 Healthcare benefits: 'Premium' plan with 100% employee cover and 50% dependent cover

• ✈️ Vacation: 20 days + 11 Federal holidays + 1 day of Birthday leave

• 💰 401k: Matching contribution up to 2% of salary

• 💰 Equity: Options in Lawhive LTD

Diversity at Lawhive

At Lawhive we know that diversity of thought is critical to delivering outlier outcomes. As such, we’re always working hard to ensure we build a diverse, inclusive team. We’re not yet where we want to be but as we scale we’ll only ever increase the focus we apply to this.