Family Law Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Family Law Associate Attorney for their Houston, TX, location.

Job Overview:

The Family Law Associate Attorney will handle all family law cases, from initial pleadings to post-judgment matters. They will work closely with paralegals and lead attorneys to provide swift and effective legal representation to clients.

Duties:

• Create well-drafted pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and orders
• Skillfully argue on behalf of clients in hearings and trials involving custody, support, and property issues
• Solve and prevent client legal problems
• Serve, answer, and compel discovery
• Attend mediation sessions
• Negotiate with opposing counsel
• Assist in handling all aspects of family law cases from initial pleadings to discovery, mediation, temporary hearings, trial, final order, post-judgment

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate
• License to Practice Law in the State of Texas
• Family Law Experience is preferred
• Legal Clinic Experience preferred
• 0-3 years of experience

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Benefits:

The firm offers benefits including Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid CLE, and Paid Time Off.

This boutique law firm provides a comprehensive range of family law services to clients. Its key practice areas include divorce, parental rights, child custody, child support, property division, paternity, and adoption. The firm's team of attorneys has extensive legal experience in all aspects of family law. The firm's office is located in Houston, Texas.