Description:
Associate Attorney – Family LawJoin Our Dynamic Legal Team!
A Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury Law Firm, a well-established practice with over 17 years of proven success in family law, wills, and estate planning, is seeking a dedicated Associate Attorney to join our growing team.
This is a hybrid remote position with competitive pay, full benefits, and significant courtroom opportunities.
Position Details:
- Title: Associate Attorney
- Practice Area: Family Law
- Experience: Minimum 3 years (must include trial experience)
- Location: Odessa, Midland, or Dallas Metroplex (occasional travel between offices and courts in West Texas and DFW – all travel expenses covered by the firm)
Responsibilities:
- Manage a diverse caseload of family law matters including divorce, custody, modifications, enforcements, adoptions, and other related issues.
- Represent clients in courtroom hearings and trials across West Texas and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
- Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, orders, and settlement agreements.
- Work collaboratively with a skilled team of attorneys and paralegals to provide outstanding client service.
- Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, empathy, and advocacy for clients during some of life's most challenging moments.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active Texas State Bar license (required).
- Minimum of 3 years of legal practice in family law, with courtroom and trial experience.
- Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage cases independently while thriving in a team-focused environment.