Family Law Associate Attorney (Litigation)

Orionplacement; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

A well-regarded family law firm in Austin, Texas, seeks an experienced attorney to manage an active family law caseload. Responsibilities include first chair hearings, drafting legal documents, and client communication. The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of local family law experience and strong organizational skills. The firm offers a competitive salary between $100,000 and $140,000, benefits, and a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of first chair family law litigation experience in local counties.
• Comfortable handling litigation workflow including hearings and client meetings.
• Reliable and organized with strong responsiveness during work hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active family law caseload involving divorce and custody matters.
• First chair contested hearings and support courtroom execution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and settlement documentation.

Skills

Local family law experience

Strong communication skills

Litigation workflow familiarity

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas

Tools

Clio

Westlaw

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pay

$100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build a real litigation career in a busy, growing Austin family law practice with strong local court exposure
• Step into first chair responsibility (with training and support) and run your own docket as you ramp
• Join a team known for award‑winning advocacy and high standards for client service
• Earn a strong base comp $100,000 to $140,000 DOE with bonus upside for performance
• Get long‑term stability with benefits including health, dental, vision, PTO, IRA with 3% match, and more

Location

Full‑time in Austin, TX. This role starts primarily on‑site (office + courthouses), with hybrid flexibility after a probation period for attorneys who consistently demonstrate strong productivity and responsiveness.

Note

Must have 1+ year of first chair family law litigation experience in Travis, Hays, and Williamson counties (local Austin‑area family law experience).

About Our Client

Our client is a well‑regarded, award‑winning Austin family law firm that handles divorce and complex family matters with a litigation‑forward mindset and a high bar for professionalism, empathy, and results.

Job Description

• Manage an active family law caseload involving divorce, custody, support, and related matters
• First chair contested hearings and support trial preparation, strategy, and courtroom execution
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, orders, decrees, and settlement documentation
• Conduct discovery (requests, responses, document review) and coordinate case timelines
• Prepare for and attend mediations, court appearances, and client meetings
• Communicate with clients in high‑conflict situations with confidence, tact, and steadiness
• Collaborate with senior attorneys while progressing toward full docket ownership

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
• 1+ year of local family law experience, including first chair work in Travis, Hays, and Williamson counties
• Comfortable with litigation workflow: hearings, mediation prep, drafting, discovery, and client meetings
• Reliable, organized, and highly responsive during work hours
• Strong communication skills with a calm, empathetic presence in stressful situations
• Preferred familiarity with Clio, Westlaw tools, Microsoft Word/Excel, and Texas family law resources

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Supportive, team‑oriented environment with high standards and a human approach
• Clear path to more autonomy, bigger case responsibility, and higher earnings as you grow
• Hands‑on local court exposure that accelerates your development as a family law litigator
• Benefits and perks designed to support long‑term retention and professional growth

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance