Description:
Our law firm has a full-time family law associate attorney position available now and we're looking for the right professional to join our team. We are seeking an attorney who has at least 1 year of family law experience. Attorney will attend mediations, hearings, trials and all other court appearances as needed.If you've successfully completed law school, passed the state bar exam, and are seeking a full-time opportunity to practice law with plenty of room for growth, start your application today!
Responsibilities:
- Draft documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, forms and agreements to be used in proceedings
- Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
- Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action
- Communicate with associate attorneys, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently
- Communicate and meet with clients as necessary for cases
- Perform legal research as needed for cases
- Prepare for and attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel
Qualifications:
- Successful completion of the bar exam
- Minimum 1 year family law experience
- Ability to work with other attorneys and staff to best serve client needs and grow our client base
- Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys
- Has license to practice law in Texas
- Has a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school
