LEGALUTIONS

Attorney, Family Law

LEGALUTIONS
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeKarlsruhe • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in family law, including prenuptial agreements, divorce proceedings, and child custody matters, while providing both out-of-court advice and courtroom representation. Capable of managing complex legal cases with professionalism and confidence.

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Qualified AttorneyFamily Law ExpertiseCourtroom RepresentationOut-Of-Court Advisory WorkInitial Relevant Professional Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Advising clients before and after marriage, particularly on the drafting of prenuptial agreements
  • Handling divorce proceedings and international divorce law matters
  • Handling ancillary divorce matters, including spousal and child support, allocation of the marital home, division of household assets, equalization of accrued gains, and pension equalization
  • Handling proceedings concerning parental custody and rights of access
  • Acting as a procedural guardian
  • Advising on adoption matters
  • Advising unmarried couples and civil partners
  • Working closely with colleagues specializing in business succession, inheritance law, and wills
  • Providing out-of-court advice and courtroom representation
  • Opportunity to take over responsibility for the family law department, subject to relevant professional experience

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Qualified attorney
  • Initial relevant professional experience
  • Enjoyment of out-of-court advisory work and courtroom representation
  • Enthusiasm for legally complex cases
  • Professional, confident, and assured manner
  • Focus on family law
  • Willingness to work on-site in Karlsruhe four days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Opportunity to take over responsibility for the family law department, subject to relevant professional experience
  • Support in obtaining the specialist lawyer qualification in family law at the earliest opportunity
  • Close-knit, almost family-like team environment
  • Opportunity to join the partnership following successful performance
  • No up-or-out system

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Hard Skills
Prenuptial Agreement DraftingDivorce Proceedings HandlingChild Support AllocationMarital Asset DivisionPension EqualizationParental Custody MattersAdoption Law AdvisoryInternational Divorce LawCourtroom RepresentationLegal Advisory Services
Soft Skills
Professional MannerConfident CommunicationAssured Client InteractionEnthusiasm for Complex Cases
Certifications & Qualifications
Qualified Attorney
Industry Keywords
Family LawDivorce LawChild CustodySpousal SupportCivil Partnership LawInheritance LawWillsBusiness Succession