What is a Day in the Life of a Family Lawyer really like "in the trenches?" What do family lawyers do on a daily basis? Is family law a good career? What are the benefits of being a family lawyer? Reasons to be a family lawyer. Recruiting. This video is for any lawyer, law student, paralegal, or legal assistant thinking about a career in family law. Family law paralegals' duties and legal assistants' duties often mirror that of family law attorneys. My advice and career insights here are very similar for all involved. Many of the exact same skills are required. Not so much about a job description for family law attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants, as it is about the "why" you should think about a career in family law.
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This is my argument why a career in family law has meaning and purpose. I love practicing family law. It's all I do. For over 25 years, I have given a great deal of my energy to helping others. Plus, I've been very active with the ABA Family Law Section and have enjoyed the privilege of getting to know some of the best family lawyers in America on a very personal basis. Sure, there are lots of ups and downs. I don't regret a minute. The struggle has provided me with very unique life experiences. Sometimes, I refer to a career in family law as living "life concentrate." We get a unique perspective on life, love, law, money and what to do when things go terribly wrong.
Dedicating your practice to family law will open up many opportunities to make a difference in people's lives. Start by learning to reduce family conflict. Attorneys are in a lead position to help reduce conflict. Cases involving domestic violence, abuse, or bullying require special care.
Learn to communicate effectively. Improve your verbal communication skills and people skills. Learn about mental illness, too. Show you care. Be encouraging but realistic.
Get the client to set goals. It's tough, but necessary. Don't lose your objectivity. Find the balance between kindness to someone in distress and providing legal advice. In settlement negotiations, we expect parties to give their best efforts. And that's usually what happens.
Learn resilience. Knowing that losing a custody case can be devastatingly painful for a lawyer and the legal team. Always remember why clients come to you for assistance.
Learn the craft of practicing family law. Study pension law. Never stop reading, learning, and exploring the “dark corners” of your knowledge. Younger attorneys should work at developing professional relationships with lawyers you respect and trust. Before committing to a career in family law, consider volunteering.
Dedicating your energy to pursue a career in family law can be amazingly rewarding. If you end up make a comfortable living, be sure to give back with your time and money. Do your best to leave the profession better than when you found it. I hope you love family law as much as I do.
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