Family Attorney

Description

Our growing law firm is looking to hire a family attorney who is fiercely passionate about representing clients facing one of the most challenging times in their lives. Candidates should be adept at preparing necessary legal documents in connection with prenuptial agreements, initiating and finalizing divorces, alimony, child support/child custody, and real estate. Experience in handling legal issues such as child abuse, child custody, and domestic violence is also a must. If you have a proven record of success both in and out of court, apply now!

Responsibilities

•Keep client files properly organized and up to date
•Communicate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move through the civil litigation process
•Manage the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings when needed
•Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, marital settlement agreements, judgements, and orders for a high volume of cases
•Represent clients in court proceedings as needed

Qualifications

•Must have the desire to become board-certified in Family Law
•Enjoy taking cases to trial or pursuing aggressive, early settlements
•Must be able to manage a large docket
•Work with and delegate to a large spectrum of personalities
•We represent great parents. You must be equally comfortable advocating for custody for a man or a woman
•Must be comfortable representing parties in CPS cases
•Must be licensed to practice law in Texas
•Ability to successfully represent both plaintiff and defendant sides of a case
•Extra consideration for those with a criminal justice background
•Great negotiation and communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations
•At least 1-2 years of working in a law firm on family law issues as well as real estate (determining marital property) is necessary
•Active member of the ABA (American Bar Association)