Associate Attorney

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a hybrid Family Law Associate Attorney to join one of our Texas offices (San Antonio, Austin, Dallas).

About the role

• Remote First Setting with Brick & Mortar Space Available (in-person as required by courts & clients).
• Low billable hours requirement (100 per month).
• Direct client contact.
• The ability to truly develop substantive litigation skills early in your career.
• The satisfaction of meaningfully and continuously impacting people’s lives.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Cutting-edge technology.
• Learning and development support, including onsite and in-person.
• Work From Anywhere - eligible after 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of family law cases, such as divorce, custody, and child and spousal support.
• Direct client communications, drafting legal documents, and handling depositions, court appearances, and mediations.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple responsibilities with attention to detail.
• Work collaboratively within a team-oriented setting, ensuring collective success.

Requirements

• 0-3 years of Family Law experience preferred.
• Must be able to relocate within a commutable distance to one of our offices (San Antonio, Austin, Dallas) and fulfill the in-person responsibilities as a practicing attorney within a reasonable timeframe. Relocation provided.
• Experience in Family Law preferred; open to litigation candidates interested in practicing Family Law.
• Active admission to the Texas State Bar.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a client-focused mindset.

Pay

$95,000 - $151,800 annually. This range is a reliable estimate of the base salary plus potential commissions based on billable hours and collections. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, billable hour expectations, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Benefits

• Health insurance with an optional Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Additional voluntary programs including voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit benefit programs (available in certain markets).