Family Law Attorney

About This Role

This Family Law Attorney role involves managing a diverse caseload, advocating for clients through litigation and mediation, and providing comprehensive legal support in family law, estate planning, and personal injury cases across the DFW metroplex.

Responsibilities

• Handle both uncontested and contested family law cases from start to finish
• Conduct litigation, settlement negotiations, and temporary orders hearings
• Manage divorce, SAPCR, and child support hearings
• Perform final trials and witness preparation
• Draft pleadings with assistance from a paralegal
• Advocate fiercely for clients while ensuring they feel valued and respected

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Texas
• 3+ years of family law experience
• Familiarity with practicing in the DFW metroplex/Texas
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer skills
• Comfortable handling both uncontested and contested family law cases
• Comfortable with litigation, settlement, temporary orders hearings, divorce, SAPCR, child support hearings, and final trials
• Comfortable in a courtroom setting
• Ability to work in a hybrid setting (3x/week in N. Dallas office)

Qualifications

• Graduated from law school and already licensed to practice in Texas
• At least 3 years of experience with family law cases

Nice to Have

• Personal injury experience
• Criminal defense experience
• Probate experience
• Leadership abilities
• Confident demeanor
• Good communication skills
• Open to teamwork or collaboration

Benefits