Associate Attorney

Modern Family Law

$95K — $151K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 0-3 years of Family Law experience required, with a preference for candidates familiar with litigation.
  • Active admission to the Texas State Bar is essential.
  • Exceptional writing and communication skills are necessary for success.
  • Strong attention to detail is required for managing legal documentation.
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities with a client-focused approach is crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Handle a variety of family law cases including divorce, custody, and support.
  • Communicate directly with clients and draft necessary legal documents.
  • Conduct depositions, court appearances, and mediations.
  • Manage multiple responsibilities under tight deadlines.
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure successful case outcomes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) offered.
  • 401(k) retirement plan available with IRA options.
  • Life insurance coverage (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) provided.
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and public holidays.
  • Access to short-term and long-term disability benefits.
  • Training and development programs to enhance skills.
  • Remote work eligibility after 6 months in position.
Full Job Description
Family Law Associate Attorney to join our Austin office.

To be successful in this role, the Family Law Associate Attorney will:
  • Be adept at handling a variety of family law cases, such as divorce, custody, and child and spousal support.
  • Be comfortable with direct client communications, drafting legal documents, and handling depositions, court appearances, and mediations.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple responsibilities with attention to detail.
  • Work collaboratively within a team-oriented setting, ensuring collective success.


Compensation: $95,000 - $151,800 annually. This range presented is a reliable estimate of the base salary plus potential commissions based on billable hours and collections that this individual is expected to receive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, billable hour expectations, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Full-time employees are eligible for 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, and an employee assistance program.

Additional voluntary programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit benefit programs may also be available in certain markets.

Requirements
  • 0-3 years of Family Law experience.
  • Experience in Family Law preferred; open to litigation candidates interested in practicing Family Law.
  • Active admission to the Texas State Bar.
  • Exceptional writing and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities with a client-focused mindset.

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Work from Anywhere -- eligible after 6 months

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