Family Law Associate Attorney

State Bar of Texas; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an associate attorney to join their dynamic team in Southlake. This role emphasizes a positive work-life balance, offering lower billable hour requirements and a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% health insurance coverage for employees and their families. The position is designed to support senior attorneys while providing invaluable learning opportunities, with the goal of transitioning into a senior role. Candidates will engage in various legal tasks, attend court, and gain first-chair experience, making this an exciting opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

100% Health Insurance Coverage

Student Loan Assistance

401k Plan with Contributions

Flexible Working Schedule

Qualifications

• Support senior attorneys with case preparation and legal research.
• Draft motions and pleadings, assist in discovery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for hearings and mediation alongside senior attorneys.
• Opportunity to attend court and gain first-chair experience.

Skills

Legal Research

Drafting Motions

Assisting with Discovery

Education

Licensed to Practice Law in Texas

Job description

Mims Ballew Hollingsworth, PLLC (“MBH Family Law”) is seeking to add an associate attorney to our team.The firm culture at MBH Family Law is highly focused on our attorneys having a positive work-life balance, as you will see from our lower than standard billable hour requirements and generous benefits package.

Associate Attorney Job Description

The primary function of this position will be to support senior attorneys and partners with their cases.This includes drafting motions and pleadings, assisting with discovery, performing legal research, and preparing for hearings and mediation.

While this is a support position, it will also be a learning position with the goal of preparing the associate attorney to transition into a senior attorney role.Associate attorneys will have the opportunity to attend court and mediation with senior attorneys to observe and, depending on the case and experience level required, possibly participate in those proceedings.Associate attorneys will also receive first-chair experience through court appointments in IV-D and CPS cases.

Compensation and Benefits

·Salary Range: based on experience.

·Private health insurance for you AND your family covered 100% by the firm.

·Student loan assistance program up to $5,250 per year.

·401k Plan with firm contributions.

Flexible working schedule. Office closes early on Fridays and for major holidays.

Position and Requirements

·Title: Associate Attorney

·Minimum Billable Hour Requirements: 1,260 hours annually / 105 hours per month

·Location: Southlake Office

Qualifications

·Licensed to Practice Law in Texas

·1 - 5 years’ experience (prior family law experience is not necessary)