Family Law Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Family Law Associate Attorney to join its Dallas office. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for advocacy, exceptional legal writing and litigation skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The role involves handling complex family law cases, including contested parenting matters, intricate marital and non-marital estates, and high-net-worth clients. Candidates should have 7 years of recent family law litigation experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of family law cases, including contested parenting issues, complex marital and non-marital estates, and matters involving high-net-worth clients.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft a variety of legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, including hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Develop and execute case strategies in consultation with clients and senior attorneys.
• Provide clear and effective legal advice and counsel to clients.
• Maintain organized case files and ensure meticulous documentation.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and team members to build robust case arguments.
• Stay current with developments in family law and changes in relevant statutes and regulations.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active State Bar license.
• 7 years of recent experience in family law litigation.
• Significant experience with contested parenting matters and complex marital and non-marital estates preferred.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and litigation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle high-net-worth client matters with professionalism and discretion.

Benefits Offered:

• Generous benefits package, including paid time off and holiday pay.
• Payment of CLE and Bar dues.
• Cell phone stipend.
• Fully subsidized transit via ORCA card or paid parking.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, AD&D, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees.
• Optional subsidized long-term care insurance.
• 401(k) plan participation once eligibility requirements are satisfied.

This firm's handful of attorneys hone their skills in areas such as Personal Injury, Family Law and Criminal Defense. After over twenty years of existence, this firm has nearly five offices spread across the state of Texas.