Family Law Attorney

Bailey & Galyen Attorneys at Law; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick time

Vacation time

Bonuses

Professional growth programs

Comprehensive health care plans

Vacation time

Job summary

A leading consumer law firm is looking for a Family Law attorney in Arlington, Texas. This position requires an experienced trial lawyer with 2-5 years of family law experience and an active State Bar membership. Responsibilities include advocating for clients in cases involving divorce and child custody. The firm offers a respectful work environment with comprehensive benefits including paid holidays and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of family law experience required.
• Active member of the State Bar needed.
• Juris Doctorate mandatory.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for clients in family law cases such as divorce and child custody.
• Represent clients in negotiations, trials, and appeals.

Skills

Family law experience

Trial lawyer experience

Active member of State Bar

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to serve clients and enjoy work/life balance. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Bailey & Galyen. As one of the leading consumer law firms, Bailey & Galyen, Official Law Firm Sponsor of The Texas Rangers— serving Texas as well as the surrounding states for over 40 years is growing through our incredibly talented and diverse team members who are committed to total client satisfaction. At Bailey & Galyen, we cultivate an environment where all team members are provided with the resources and support needed to produce their best work.

Who We're Looking For

Bailey & Galyen is looking for a Family Law attorney at our Arlington Office who is qualified mediator authorized to assist in the resolution of family law matters involving children. We are looking for an experienced trial lawyer that has tried numerous cases in state and federal state courts and state criminal proceedings. In addition, we are looking for someone who is also experienced in the prosecution of appeals and the defense of Child Protective Services investigations. Schedule hours are primarily 8a-5p, Monday - Friday with occasional weekend and after-hours projects.

What You'll Be Doing

Play a critical part by helping clients as a strong and effective advocate for our clients handling all aspects of family law, such as divorce, child custody and child support.

Requirements

• 2-5 years family law experience
• Active member of State Bar
• Juris Doctorate
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus but not required.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Bonuses, Bar Dues, CLEs, Personal Referral Bonuses
• Invaluable industry knowledge and mentoring

What We'll Bring

• During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
• A work environment built on teamwork, service, and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Generous paid holidays, paid sick time and vacation
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, eldercare, and more
• Invaluable industry knowledge and mentoring
• Promotion opportunities and training in career path
• Invaluable industry knowledge and mentoring

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
• Must be able to travel to offsite assignments

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace and celebrate diverse perspectives and value unique individual contributions and experiences. We believe each team member has an important role in the ongoing success of the firm. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. We foster a culture of belonging, mutual respect, teamwork, and empowerment.

Bailey & Galyen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.