Domestic Associate

Overview

Join a Respected Family Law Team – Domestic Relations Associate Opportunity - Immediate Need

Location: Columbus, Ohio |
In-person role

Aspen Careers is partnering with a highly regarded boutique family law and litigation practice in Columbus to add an experienced Domestic Relations Associate (or senior-level domestic paralegal) due to an urgent and immediate need
. This position supports sophisticated, high-asset domestic matters and offers meaningful courtroom exposure, close collaboration, and a sustainable work-life balance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned family law professional who thrives in complex cases and wants to work directly with an accomplished attorney on advanced domestic litigation.

• Support high-asset and complex domestic relations matters
• Handle advanced discovery, including financial documentation and asset tracing
• Prepare the lead attorney for hearings and trial, including exhibit organization and strategy support
• Accompany the attorney to hearings when appropriate (experience-dependent)
• Work on cases that demand analytical depth
  , not volume processing
• Billable hour guideline of 125–135 hours per month (approximately 1,620 annually)
• Join a collaborative, respectful office with a strong reputation and positive culture

• 3+ years of domestic relations experience (more is preferred)
• Experience handling higher-asset divorce and family law matters
• Able to review and analyze:
  • Financial statements
  • Bank records
  • Asset tracing and property division issues
• Able to independently manage discovery and assist with trial preparation
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Admitted attorney or highly experienced domestic relations paralegal
• Able to pass a criminal background check
• A portable book of business is welcome but not required

• Boutique litigation and family law practice with a strong professional reputation
• Focus on quality, preparation, and client service
• All staff work in-office, fostering collaboration and mentorship
• Positive culture where attorneys and paralegals work closely together
• Regular social events, including happy hours and holiday gatherings

• Competitive compensation: commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (firm pays 75% of employee health premium
  )
• 401(k) with safe harbor contribution after one year
• Paid time off
• Immediate opportunity due to an upcoming federal trial and active caseload

If you’re an experienced domestic relations professional who enjoys complex financial issues, meaningful case involvement, and working closely with a respected attorney, this is a role worth exploring.

Let’s connect. Whether you’re interested in this opportunity or considering other family law roles in Ohio, reach out to Kelsey Ross:

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Join a team where experience is valued, work is substantive, and balance is respected.