Associate Family Law Attorney

Hargrave Family Law•Dallas, TX

About The Position

We are growing and seeking a superior, strategic, creative Attorney with at least 5 years of prior experience in a family law firm in Texas. This is not an entry-level position. This role in our firm is crucial to caring for clients in both a compassionate and efficient manner and to guiding them through our collaborative, cooperative approach toward a final resolution. Our firm's culture is a top priority, and we invest in each team member as well as in our firm as a whole. You will work with an exceptional team that works collaboratively and creatively, supporting clients in reaching their goals as well as furthering each other's professional growth through mentorship. We help good people end broken marriages by practicing family law differently, helping clients see that divorce can become a transitional period of remarkable growth and transformation focused on the future rather than the past. We empower clients so they know they have options when facing a divorce, helping them find a better way in line with their goals and core values.

Requirements

At least 5 years of prior experience in a family law firm in Texas
Highly collaborative in nature, proven ability to build a unified approach
Strong interpersonal skills in working with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and Firm members to foster a cooperative approach
Strong history of proactively moving client cases forward toward a timely resolution, minimizing conflict along the way
Demonstrated ability in collaborating with attorneys and paralegals effectively
Effective communicator, accustomed to maintaining open lines of communication with clients throughout their case
Adept at mediation and negotiation in a non-adversarial, collaborative, and creative manner, focused on solutions
Creator of innovative solutions unique to a family’s needs
Invested in personal and professional growth
Comfortable with the use of technology to boost efficiency and consistency
Receptive to feedback and additional professional training opportunities to hone skills
Quick-witted sense of humor to fit in with our highly spirited team
Capable of showing compassion and empathy to both clients and our team members

Responsibilities

Proactively work in conjunction with the production team to ensure efficient client case handling
Effectively communicate with clients regarding case strategy, progress, and costs
Develop a strategy for achieving the client’s goals; craft unique, creative solutions in line with their core values
Prioritize, monitor, and facilitate daily workflows for yourself, other members of the production team, and support staff as it pertains to your client's case handling
Monitor case dockets, calendar, events, and deadlines; ensure tracking of and adherence to deadlines and timely completion of time-sensitive tasks
Advocate for clients in hearings, trials, conferences, and mediations in line with the firm's mission and the client's goals
Actively participate in developing and implementing case strategy and litigation plans using collaborative, creative techniques in a manner that supports the client's goals and core values
Timely review of client invoices to ensure accuracy, as well as ensure they reflect all case events; accurately record time asynchronously
Be open to being mentored and guided regarding continued professional development and growth
Participate in marketing activities, including networking opportunities and events, participating in potential client consultations, maintaining contact with former clients and lead sources as requested, and other marketing activities as requested
Attend continuing education seminars and workshops to further professional development and maintain CLE status; share resources with the team
Comply with all federal, state, county, and local laws, legal standards, codes, and regulations
Sustain membership in the area Bar associations and relevant practice groups as requested and approved
Comply with the firm's policies and procedures