Family Law Attorney
About Us
Our client is a highly respected and rapidly growing family law firm with a strong reputation for providing compassionate, client-centered representation throughout Texas. Known for its collaborative culture, commitment to attorney development, and emphasis on work-life balance, the firm offers a modern approach to practicing family law that allows attorneys to build rewarding careers while maintaining personal fulfillment.
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking a Family Law Attorney to join its team in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area. This is a hands-on role focused on managing family law matters, advising clients through complex life transitions, and advocating for clients in negotiations, mediations, hearings, and trial proceedings.
The position offers a primarily remote work environment, with attorneys generally working from home when not attending court appearances, mediations, client meetings, or other case-related obligations. Attorneys also have access to both Dallas and Fort Worth office locations for collaboration, mentorship, and team support as needed. This role provides significant flexibility, partnership-track potential, meaningful autonomy, and direct access to firm leadership within a highly supportive and growth-oriented culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage family law matters from inception through resolution.
- Evaluate case strategy and advise clients regarding litigation risk and potential outcomes.
- Lead mediations and settlement negotiations.
- Conduct contested hearings, depositions, and trials when necessary.
- Prepare witnesses and clients for hearings, mediations, and trial.
- Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal filings.
- Collaborate with paralegals and support staff to efficiently manage cases.
- Maintain strong client relationships and provide exceptional client service throughout representation.
- Advise clients through complex family law matters involving divorce, custody, support, property division, and related issues.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) required.
- Licensed to practice law in Texas or actively pursuing reciprocity.
- Family law experience preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in family law for junior attorneys.
- Experience handling negotiations, mediations, and contested matters.
- Strong courtroom presence and advocacy skills.
- Excellent client communication and relationship management abilities.
- Ability to work independently in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and commitment to client advocacy.
Why Attorneys Are Interested
- Primarily remote schedule outside of court appearances and client obligations.
- Access to both Dallas and Fort Worth office locations.
- Reasonable billable expectation of only 120 hours per month.
- Bonus eligibility beginning at approximately 140 billable hours per month.
- Partnership-track opportunity with significant long-term growth potential.
- Direct access to firm leadership and mentorship.
- Strong emphasis on work-life balance.
- No expectation of after-hours client calls or constant availability.
- Paid CLEs, certifications, bar dues, and professional development opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive firm culture.
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