Description:
Benefits:- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
We are seeking a motivated and empathetic Family Law Associate Attorney to join our growing practice. The ideal candidate combines strong legal skills with emotional intelligence, is comfortable managing sensitive family matters, and is committed to helping clients navigate challenging transitions with clarity and confidence. This role offers meaningful courtroom experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on clients' lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, modifications, enforcement actions, and protective orders
- Manage cases from intake through resolution, including litigation and settlement
- Conduct client consultations, assess legal issues, and develop case strategies
- Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement agreements
- Perform legal research and factual investigation to support case preparation
- Negotiate settlements and parenting plans in contested and uncontested matters
- Advocate for clients at hearings, mediations, pre-trial conferences, and trials
- Prepare clients and witnesses for testimony and court appearances
- Maintain consistent, compassionate communication with clients and manage expectations
- Collaborate with case managers and other attorneys to ensure efficient case management
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Licensed and in good standing in TX (MO, KS, IL a plus)
- 1–3 years of experience in family law or related civil litigation
- Strong litigation, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- High emotional intelligence and professionalism in sensitive situations
- Ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently
- Commitment to ethical practice and client-focused representation
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
- Paid holidays and PTO
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Ongoing mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative team culture
- Modern co-working environment with community kitchen (breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided)
Schedule:
- Full-time, Monday–Friday
- On call after hours for consultations with potential new clients
About Us:
The Law Offices of Roderick C. White are a full-service multi-state personal injury law firm with lawyers licensed in Illinois, Texas, Missouri and Kansas dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals and their families who have been injured or killed by the negligence of other individuals or businesses.
Together our lawyers and staff have over 70 years of combined successful experience protecting the legal rights of accident victims injured or killed in car wrecks, all other types of automobile accidents, motorcycle crashes, commercial truck and 18-wheeler accidents, drunk driving accidents, uninsured and under-insured motorist claims, slip and falls, premises liability claims and wrongful death actions.
