Associate Attorney (Family Law and Criminal Defense)

Job Overview:
A law firm seeks a dedicated Associate Attorney with experience in family law to join their dynamic team in a hybrid remote capacity. The role involves handling a wide range of family law matters and occasional criminal defense cases. The firm offers flexible remote work with travel to West Texas and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex as needed. This is an opportunity for legal professionals seeking to balance challenging casework with a supportive and flexible work environment.

Duties:

• Manage a diverse caseload of family law and occasional criminal defense cases.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, including trials and hearings.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents such as motions, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Provide expert legal advice and counsel to clients regarding family law matters.
• Collaborate with legal team members to ensure efficient case management.
• Prepare for and attend court dates in West Texas and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex (the firm covers travel expenses).
• Engage in continuing legal education and professional development.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in the State of Texas.
• Minimum of two years of experience practicing family law.
• Strong research, legal writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and remotely while maintaining strong collaboration with the legal team.
• Willingness to travel for court appearances as needed.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active Texas Bar License (required).

Skills:

• Expertise in family law and criminal defense.
• Proficient in legal research and drafting of legal documents.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent client communication and courtroom advocacy.
• Ability to adapt to a remote work environment with occasional travel requirements.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Up to 40 hours of continuing legal education are covered annually, including travel accommodations.
• Bar membership dues are covered.

Job Location:
This position is primarily remote, with preference for candidates located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Occasional travel to West Texas for court appearances is required, with travel expenses covered by the firm.

This Texas based law firm specializes in handling all aspects of family law, personal injury, and criminal defense issues. They pride themselves in understanding individuals who often feel intimidated in the process of finding a lawyer and are going through full of negative emotions and stress. The firm effectively provides individual attention and an honest opinion regarding the course of action a client should follow. All the members of the firm are skilled negotiators and accomplished trial litigators who have strong courtroom experience and have resolved many legal situations through negotiation and mediation. This firm's lawyers have successfully handled many criminal matters and have resolved complex custody disputes through effective negotiation.