Full-Time

Family Law Attorney

Posted on 8/23/2026

Cordell & Cordell

Cordell & Cordell

201-500 employees

Family law firm delivering client-focused representation

No salary listed

Frederick, MD, USA

In Person

JD

Category
Legal & Compliance (1)

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Requirements
  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to the state bar and good standing.
  • Two to seven years of experience in family law litigation.
  • Strong analytical, legal research, and writing skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.
  • Commitment to providing high-quality legal representation to clients.
Responsibilities
  • Represent clients in family law cases, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division.
  • Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and agreements.
  • Conduct legal research and stay updated on changes in family law.
  • Attend court hearings and trials, and present cases effectively.
  • Provide legal advice and support to clients throughout the legal process.
  • Collaborate with paralegals and other legal staff to ensure efficient case management.

Cordell & Cordell connects a network of legal professionals who work together to provide high-quality legal representation. Its approach centers on growth and success in all life roles, so the firm aims to match the level of service and dedication clients would expect for themselves. How it works: a collaborative team of attorneys and specialists pool their expertise to handle cases, offering guidance and representation for clients. How it differs: the firm emphasizes a community-driven, client-centered culture that prioritizes ongoing personal and professional development and delivering reliable, high-standard legal assistance, rather than relying on a lone attorney. The goal: help clients achieve favorable legal outcomes by ensuring they receive the same quality of representation and support the lawyers would want for themselves.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

St. Louis, Missouri

Founded

1990

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What believers are saying

  • May 2026 estate-planning expansion reached Arizona, Georgia, and Indiana, covering 44% of Americans.
  • June 2026 brought Cordell & Cordell’s largest summer associate class, signaling hiring momentum.
  • February 2026 promotions added 15 partners, strengthening leadership depth across litigation and regional offices.

What critics are saying

  • A January 2026 St. Louis County jury awarded $2 million against Cordell & Cordell.
  • Bloomberg Law reported a Kansas paralegal discrimination and harassment trial surviving summary judgment in 2024.
  • Generative AI is producing 80% of attorney documents, compressing commoditized divorce and estate-planning margins by 2027.

What makes Cordell & Cordell unique

  • Cordell & Cordell is America’s largest family law firm, with 35 years operating history.
  • Its 2026 estate-planning rollout spans 12 states and 18 offices, leveraging existing local offices.
  • The firm’s 2026 AI, crypto, and social-media report shows practice-specific thought leadership.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

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Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

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Company News

Associated Press
May 13th, 2026
Cordell & Cordell expands estate planning services to 12 US states in one year

Cordell & Cordell, the largest family law firm in the US, has expanded its estate planning services to 12 states and 18 cities, one year after launch. The firm recently added Arizona, Georgia and Indiana, now serving 44% of the US population at a time when only 24% of Americans have a will in place. The expansion includes new offices in Cleveland, Dallas, Phoenix, Atlanta, Orlando and Indianapolis. The firm leverages its existing family law footprint to provide localised estate planning guidance, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney and healthcare directives. Americans spend an estimated $2 billion annually navigating probate courts, with nearly $1.5 billion going towards attorney fees. Cordell & Cordell plans to add more locations by year's end to meet growing demand for accessible estate planning services.

Associated Press
Feb 5th, 2026
Cordell & Cordell expands estate planning services to nine US states, reaching 36% of population

Cordell & Cordell, the US's largest family law firm, has expanded its estate planning services to nine states, now covering 36% of the American population. The expansion adds Florida, North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania to existing operations in Missouri, Illinois, Virginia, Kansas and Texas. The move addresses a significant gap: only 24% of US adults have a will, according to a 2025 survey. Without estate plans, families often face lengthy probate proceedings, legal expenses and emotional stress when handling assets and healthcare decisions. Cordell & Cordell's estate planning services include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives and asset protection strategies. The firm, which has served over 100,000 clients across 33 states during 35 years, aims to make legal guidance more accessible before crisis situations arise.

Daily Guardian
Apr 18th, 2025
Cordell & Cordell, One Of The Nation's Largest Family Law Firms, Promotes Christopher R. Kennedy to Litigation Partner.

Cordell & Cordell, one of the nation's largest family law firms, promotes christopher R. Kennedy to Litigation Partner.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 1st, 2024
Cordell & Cordell Promotes William J. Phelan IV To Partner

Cordell & Cordell promotes William J. Phelan IV to Partner.

GlobeNewswire
Jun 16th, 2023
Divorce Firm Cordell And Cordell Announces Its St. Charles

ST. LOUIS, June 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cordell and Cordell, a leading domestic litigation firm focusing on representing men in divorce, announces that its St. Charles office is growing with the addition of Litigation Partner William Halaz.  Mr. Halaz, who has been with Cordell and Cordell since 2009, arrives from the firm’s office in Town and Country.  This relocation represents the growing demands of the firm’s valued clients in the St. Charles area and surrounding communities.    “Through his 14 years with the firm, Will has shown a strong work ethic and a talent for helping clients achieve their goals,” says Scott C. Trout, Executive/Managing Partner, CEO, Cordell and Cordell