Our law firm is seeking a family attorney who can assist clients in navigating the sensitive legal issues of family law, including child custody, child abuse, and domestic violence. Job seekers should be equally familiar with prenuptial agreements, divorce, alimony, child support, and real estate, and be able to effectively engage in oral debate and negotiation even in highly stressful and emotional situations. If you are driven by an opportunity to help people during one of the toughest times in their lives and have a proven track record of success, apply now. Responsibilities: • Keep client files properly organized and up to date • Manage the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings when needed • Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation and forming a strategy for a plan of action • Communicate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move through the civil litigation process • Create legal documents such as pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgements and orders for a high volume of cases This position will be responsible for important work, including: Manage full case-handling responsibilities from inception through resolutionIndependently handle decision-making on a case-by-case basis.Develop a strategic approach and provide leadership and direction to paralegals and legal assistantsWork as part of a team with all levels of experience and be open to cross-training for coverage outside the associate duties.Cultivate relationships with the firm's existing and future clients.Analyze case-specific legal issues and documentationFoster and maintain an excellent rapport with clients through consistent communication and thorough advisement Qualifications: • 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 • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations • Strong knowledge base of representing plaintiffs and defendants • Active membership with the ABA (American Bar Association) • Previous criminal justice or other legal background preferred Must have worked in Family Law for at least three years Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas Compensation: $115,000 - $150,000 yearly

• This position will be responsible for important work, including: • Manage full case-handling responsibilities from inception through resolution • Independently handle decision-making on a case-by-case basis. • Develop a strategic approach and provide leadership and direction to paralegals and legal assistants • Work as part of a team with all levels of experience and be open to cross-training for coverage outside the associate duties. • Cultivate relationships with the firm's existing and future clients. • Analyze case-specific legal issues and documentation • Foster and maintain an excellent rapport with clients through consistent communication and thorough advisement