Family Law Attorney

Talnt; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Talnt is seeking a Family Law Attorney in Dallas, TX, at a partner or senior associate level, to lead a sophisticated practice with a portable client base. The role emphasizes business origination, strategic litigation, and collaborative growth within a full-service firm.

The candidate should have a JD, active Texas Bar membership, and 8+ years in family law with a track record of handling complex matters and advocating effectively in court. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Active Texas State Bar in good standing and 8+ years of family law experience.
• Proven success handling complex family law matters from inception to trial.
• Established portable book of business preferred with client origination experience.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and legal writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage sophisticated family law matters including high-net-worth divorces and custody.
• Represent clients in all litigation phases: temporary orders, mediation, hearings, trial.
• Develop strategic litigation plans aligned with client objectives.
• Conduct depositions, prepare witnesses, argue motions, and represent in court.
• Draft and negotiate complex settlement and parenting documents.
• Advise on financial matters including trusts, real property, and executive compensation.
• Build client relationships through exceptional service and trusted counsel.
• Originate new business and grow the practice with senior leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-practice attorneys to deliver holistic solutions.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to practice growth.

Skills

Family Law

Client Origination

Litigation Strategy

Negotiation

Courtroom Advocacy

Business Development

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Family Law Attorney

Dallas, TX | Full-Time | Hybrid

About the Role:

We are seeking an accomplished Family Law Attorney to join a highly respected and growing Family Law practice. This opportunity is ideal for a Partner or Senior Associate with a proven track record of handling sophisticated family law matters and the ability to originate and maintain a portable book of business. The successful candidate will be passionate about advocating for clients, committed to delivering exceptional legal counsel, and eager to grow their practice within a collaborative, full-service law firm that offers significant long-term leadership and business development opportunities.

This position is well suited for an entrepreneurial attorney who thrives in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an independent practice and building lasting client relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a sophisticated family law practice, including high-net-worth divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, and post-divorce enforcement matters.
• Represent clients throughout all phases of litigation, including temporary orders, mediation, hearings, arbitration, settlement negotiations, and trial.
• Develop and execute strategic litigation plans tailored to each client's legal and personal objectives.
• Conduct depositions, prepare witnesses, argue contested motions, and represent clients in court proceedings.
• Draft and negotiate complex marital settlement agreements, premarital and postnuptial agreements, parenting plans, and related family law documents.
• Advise clients on complex financial matters involving business interests, executive compensation, retirement assets, trusts, and real property.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional legal service and trusted counsel.
• Originate new business and continue developing an established family law practice.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions for clients.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the continued growth and development of the Family Law practice.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Texas State Bar.
• Minimum of 8 years of family law experience, preferably at the senior associate or partner level.
• Demonstrated success handling complex family law litigation from inception through trial.
• Proven ability to independently manage a sophisticated family law caseload.
• Established portable book of business with demonstrated client origination experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent courtroom advocacy, negotiation, legal writing, and oral communication skills.
• Strong business development mindset with the ability to cultivate and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.
• Passion for family law and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service.

Desired Qualifications:

• Board Certification in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization is highly preferred.
• Experience representing high-net-worth individuals, business owners, executives, and professionals.
• Extensive trial experience involving complex custody disputes, business valuations, and significant marital estates.
• Leadership experience mentoring associates or leading legal teams.
• Established relationships within the Texas legal and business communities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to expand and grow a thriving family law practice.
• Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary legal practices to provide strategic client solutions.