Job Description

Job ID: 364072

Practice area:- Adoption Law,Divorce Law,Family Law,Family Law - General

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney to join its dynamic and growing team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The firm offers a collaborative, tech-forward environment with a transparent and results-driven compensation structure. Whether you bring a portable book of business or not, the firm provides the platform to elevate your practice in family law, including divorce, custody, adoption, and matrimonial agreements.

Duties:

• Handle a diverse range of family law matters including divorce, child custody, adoption, asset division, and matrimonial agreements.
• Represent clients in contested and uncontested family law cases.
• Manage cases from intake to resolution, including negotiations, settlements, and litigation.
• Mentor and collaborate with junior attorneys to help expand the Family Law Practice Group.
• Cultivate client relationships and build a referral network through the firm’s cross-practice collaboration.
• Contribute to business development efforts and actively participate in the growth of the family law practice.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in family law, with a demonstrated ability to independently handle complex family law matters.
• Experience with trial work and negotiations in contested and uncontested family law cases.
• Comfort with handling high-stakes family law issues such as complex property divisions, custody disputes, and asset protection.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas or Louisiana (or eligible for waiver, depending on office location).
• A portable book of business is highly preferred but not required.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Texas or Louisiana (or eligible to waive in).

Skills:

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload from start to finish.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to guide junior attorneys and expand the practice area.
• Strong understanding of family law, including divorce, custody disputes, adoption, and asset division.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to develop and manage client relationships.

Benefits:

• Compensation : Transparent, results-driven pay structure rewarding billable hours, client acquisition, and business referrals.
• Work Flexibility : Hybrid, part-time, and full-time work arrangements available.
• Growth Opportunities : Leadership and mentorship roles within the family law practice group.
• Comprehensive Benefits : Competitive medical benefits package, along with additional perks for overall well-being.
• Referral Network : Access to a robust internal referral network, helping attorneys grow their client base and build stronger relationships.
• Career Development : Opportunities for professional growth and the potential to shape the culture of the family law practice.

This law firm provides a broad range of legal services to clients. Its key practice areas include product liability, toxic tort litigation, transportation litigation, commercial litigation, oil and gas law, and healthcare law. The firm's attorneys have extensive legal experience in these practice areas. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, the firm has offices in four locations, including Corpus Christi and The Woodlands, Texas, and New Orleans, Louisiana.

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