Associate Attorney - Family Law

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$85K — $110K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Texas Bar license required
  • 1+ year of attorney experience, preferably 1-3 years
  • Family law experience is highly favored
  • Strong legal writing and communication skills
  • Experience with legal case management systems like MyCase or Clio is a plus
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in diverse family law matters from start to finish
  • Draft legal documents including pleadings and motions
  • Attend and participate in hearings and mediations
  • Provide compassionate legal counsel and foster strong client relationships
  • Develop effective case strategies and manage timelines
  • Collaborate with a team of attorneys and support staff
  • Maintain accurate records for billing and case management

Benefits

  • Meaningful work impacting families during significant life events
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture with mentorship opportunities
  • Hands-on experience in courtroom settings and mediation
  • Long-term career growth and professional development
  • Opportunities to influence legal strategy and client outcomes
Full Job Description
Associate Attorney - Family Law

Location: Austin, Texas
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $85,000-$110,000

Guide clients through divorce, child custody, support, and other family law matters while making a meaningful difference during some of the most important moments of their lives. Join a collaborative family law practice where you'll take ownership of cases, work directly with clients, and continue building your litigation and negotiation skills in a supportive environment.
What You'll Get
  • Competitive salary of $85,000-$110,000
  • Meaningful work helping families navigate life-changing legal matters
  • Collaborative team culture with mentorship and knowledge sharing
  • Hands-on courtroom, mediation, and case management experience
  • Long-term career growth and professional development
  • Opportunity to contribute to legal strategy and client outcomes
What You'll Do
  • Represent clients in family law matters from intake through resolution.
  • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
  • Attend hearings, mediations, depositions, and court appearances.
  • Provide compassionate legal counsel while building strong client relationships.
  • Develop case strategy and manage deadlines and documentation.
  • Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
  • Maintain accurate billing, timekeeping, and case management records.
  • Deliver high-quality legal representation with professionalism and integrity.
What You'll Need
  • Active Texas Bar license.
  • 1+ year of attorney experience (1-3 years preferred).
  • Family law experience preferred.
  • Strong legal writing, communication, and client counseling skills.
  • Experience using legal case management, billing, and timekeeping systems.
  • Excellent organizational skills and professional judgment.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with MyCase, Clio, or similar legal practice management software.
  • Litigation, mediation, or deposition experience.
  • Austin-area candidate.
  • Leadership, mentorship, or business development experience.

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