Family Law Attorney

About the role

The law firm is seeking a Family Law Attorney with 2-5 years of experience to handle a diverse family law caseload. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing family law matters, strong courtroom and negotiation skills, and the ability to independently manage cases while providing responsive, practical guidance to clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage family law matters from initial consultation through resolution.
• Handle divorce and marital dissolution matters, including contested and complex cases.
• Represent clients in matters involving child custody, visitation, child support, and spousal support.
• Handle marital property and asset division issues, including complex financial and property matters.
• Prepare and review petitions, pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement agreements, proposed orders, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies based on applicable Texas law.
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, negotiations, and other court proceedings.
• Prepare cases for trial, including discovery, motions, exhibits, witnesses, and other litigation matters.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel and work toward effective settlement resolutions when appropriate.
• Handle modifications and enforcement of existing family law orders.
• Handle or assist with matters involving protective orders, domestic violence, paternity, adoption, and other family law issues.
• Conduct client consultations, provide legal advice, and maintain clear communication throughout each matter.
• Manage case deadlines, court requirements, and an active caseload independently.
• Work closely with paralegals and other legal professionals to move matters forward efficiently.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
• 2-5 years of hands-on Family Law experience.
• Experience with Texas family law litigation and court procedures.
• Strong experience with divorce, custody, support, and property division matters.
• Experience with mediation, settlement negotiations, hearings, and litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and courtroom skills.
• Excellent client communication and counseling abilities.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and legal support staff.

Preferred Experience

• High-conflict family law matters.
• High-net-worth divorce and complex property division.
• Enforcement and modification proceedings.
• Protective orders and domestic violence matters.
• Paternity, adoption, and parental rights matters.
• Trial and significant courtroom experience.