Senior Associate

At Whitson Law, PLLC, we’re seeking a dedicated Senior Associate to join our growing family-law practice. In this role, you will guide clients through some of life’s most difficult transitions while using strong trial skills, sharp legal judgment, and excellent communication to achieve the best possible outcomes. As a senior member of our team, you will manage a varied caseload with autonomy and consistency, while also mentoring newer associates and helping strengthen the quality of our work across the firm.

As our Senior Associate, you will independently devise legal strategies, provide exceptional representation to clients, and lead with professionalism and accountability. You must be committed to excellence, hard work, and have proven experience in a top-tier family-law and litigation practice. You will own the firm’s legal production pipeline for assigned matters—from Legal Strategy Sessions through delivery of work product to the client—and you will oversee the legal team and support staff to ensure all work is completed efficiently, accurately, and on time.

Your compassion, expertise, and energy will be essential as we continue empowering clients and upholding Whitson Law’s reputation for excellence. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, client-focused, forward-thinking environment, we’d love to connect and explore this opportunity with you.

• Independently lead assigned family-law matters from intake through resolution, including strategy, risk assessment, and client advisement.
• Conduct Legal Strategy Sessions and translate strategy into clear, time-bound action plans for the team.
• Identify leverage points early (facts, documentation, procedure, timing) and adjust strategy as cases evolve.
• Maintain calm, decisive judgment in high-conflict matters while protecting client objectives and safety concerns.

• Manage the full litigation lifecycle: pleadings, discovery, motion practice, hearings, settlement conferences, trial preparation, and trial support/leadership as needed.
• Draft and review high-quality legal work product (motions, affidavits, discovery demands/responses, stipulations, agreements, orders, judgments) with minimal revision.
• Ensure filings are accurate, compliant, and timely, with a strong command of rules, court requirements, and internal deadlines.
• Advocate effectively in court and during conferences, including presenting facts, legal arguments, and settlement positions persuasively and professionally.
• Drive strategic negotiation and settlement planning that aligns legal outcomes with client priorities and practical realities.
• Prepare clients for mediation/settlement conferences with clear expectations, strong documentation, and structured decision support.
• Recognize when to press, when to de-escalate, and when to pivot, with a consistent focus on durable outcomes.

• Serve as the primary attorney point of contact for assigned clients, delivering timely updates, clarity, and confidence throughout the matter.
• Set expectations early and reinforce them consistently regarding process, timelines, risk, and cost.
• Produce client-ready deliverables that are organized, understandable, and aligned to the firm’s quality standards.
• Handle emotionally charged communications with empathy and boundaries, keeping matters progressing without unnecessary conflict.

• Own the firm’s legal production pipeline for assigned matters—from strategy session to delivery—ensuring work moves smoothly and predictably.
• Create and maintain case plans, task lists, and deadline controls so nothing stalls or slips.
• Spot bottlenecks, remove blockers, and elevate risks early with proposed solutions.
• Ensure all work is completed efficiently, accurately, and on time through effective leverage and clear direction.

• Lead, direct, and mentor associates, paralegals, and support staff assigned to your matters.
• Assign work with clear instructions, definitions of done, and deadlines, then review for quality and coach for improvement.
• Build a culture of accountability, consistency, and excellent client service through…