Associate Attorney Job

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year – based upon experience.

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching - limited
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
Work Location: In person

Responsibilities:
- Negotiate and litigate on behalf of clients in various family law matters
- Conduct legal research using resources such as Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw
- Engage in strategy review sessions with our clients to understand the facts and goals to prepare a case plan for each client
- Communicate with clients and discuss options, strategies and solutions at key junctures of
their case so they understand their options and make informed decisions
- Prepare Family Law documents/pleadings such as: petitions, responses, judicial forms, summons, declarations and affidavits (client, third party, attorney), divorce decrees, temporary and final orders, parenting plans, child support orders, child support worksheets, motions, replies, mediation and/or trial briefs/letters, trial preparation, etc.
- Prepare clients for hearings and trials
- Attend hearings, and trials
- Provide top-quality customer service
- Comfortable with handling a high volume of cases
- Highly developed organizational ability
- Participate in alternative dispute resolution (e.g., mediation)
Skills:
- At least 3 years of family law experience in the State of Texas
- Strong research and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in legal drafting and document preparation
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Proficient in case management software (e.g, MyCase, CLIO, etc.)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
As an Associate Attorney, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of family law matters and gain valuable experience in negotiation, litigation, and legal research with a supportive work environment.
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for the law, we encourage you to apply.

Please send your resume to:
[email protected]
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Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits

Graham Family Law is a boutique law firm looking to hire an experienced family attorney who is fiercely passionate about representing clients facing some of the most challenging times in their lives.