Associate Attorney
About The Position
Modern Family Law is seeking a hybrid Family Law Associate Attorney for its Dallas office. The firm describes itself as a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in family law. The position offers a remote-first setting with brick-and-mortar space available, with in-person attendance as required by courts and clients. Employees may become eligible to work from anywhere after six months. The attorney will handle a variety of family law matters, including divorce, custody, and child and spousal support. The role involves direct client communication, drafting legal documents, and handling depositions, court appearances, and mediations. It offers direct client contact, a low billable-hours requirement of 100 hours per month, and opportunities to develop substantive litigation skills early in a career. The work is fast-paced and deadline-driven, requiring attention to detail, management of multiple responsibilities, and collaboration with a team. The firm also offers cutting-edge technology and learning and development support, including onsite and in-person support.
Requirements
- Active admission to the Texas State Bar.
- Exceptional writing and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with a client-focused mindset.
Nice To Haves
- Family law experience is preferred; litigation candidates interested in practicing family law are also considered.
Responsibilities
- Handle family law cases, including divorce, custody, and child and spousal support matters.
- Communicate directly with clients.
- Draft legal documents.
- Handle depositions, court appearances, and mediations.
- Manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with attention to detail.
- Collaborate within a team-oriented setting.
- Meet the stated billable-hours requirement of 100 hours per month.
Benefits
- Health insurance, with an optional Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Dental insurance
- Vision care
- Life insurance
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Vacation
- Sick time
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary accident insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Voluntary disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term care insurance
- Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
- Pet insurance
- Commuter and transit benefit programs may be available in certain markets
- Paid public holidays
- Training and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
