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
  • Active admission to the Texas State Bar
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Attention to detail in legal documentation
  • Ability to prioritize client needs effectively

Responsibilities

  • Handle diverse family law cases including divorce and custody
  • Communicate directly with clients regarding their cases
  • Draft legal documents and manage court appearances
  • Participate in depositions and mediations as required
  • Collaborate with team members to achieve favorable outcomes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care plan including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) retirement plan with optional IRA
  • Basic and voluntary life insurance options
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and sick days
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
  • Flexible work options available after 6 months
Full Job Description
Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a hybrid Family Law Associate Attorney to join our Dallas 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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