Family Law Attorney

Synectics Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Supportive firm culture

Meaningful client-impact work

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Dallas seeks a dedicated Family Law Attorney who combines strong legal skill with compassion, confidence, and courtroom presence to advocate for individuals and families during challenging times.

The role requires hands-on experience in divorce, custody, real estate issues, and related family law matters, with a focus on client advocacy and strategic case management. Commissioned leadership and ongoing professional development are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge base of representing plaintiffs and defendants.
• 4-year degree and JD are required for this position.
• Member in good standing with the ABA (American Bar Association).
• Must have worked on family law issues for at least 1-2 years; handling of real estate also required.
• Licensed and in good standing with the Texas Bar.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of family law experience required.
• Strong knowledge of the Texas Family Code and civil procedure.
• Proven record of success both in and out of court.
• Excellent legal writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while working collaboratively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Divide marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings.
• Advocate for clients by understanding their needs and forming a strategy.
• Keep client files organized and up to date.
• Ensure clients are effectively represented at court hearings as needed.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, settlements, contracts, judgments, and orders.
• Represent clients in family law matters including prenuptial/postnuptial agreements and custody issues.
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement agreements.
• Manage cases from intake through resolution, including mediation and trial.
• Appear in court for hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
• Maintain organized case files and meet deadlines.

Skills

Legal writing

Negotiation

Advocacy

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and fiercely client-focused Family Law Attorney who is passionate about advocating for individuals and families during some of the most challenging moments of their lives. This role is ideal for an attorney who combines strong legal skill with family law matters , compassion, confidence, and courtroom presence.

Responsibilities

• Divide marital assets, including real estate, when necessary during divorce proceedings


• Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation and forming a strategy for a plan of action


• Keep client files properly organized and up to date


• Ensure clients are effectively represented at court hearings as needed


• Prepare legal documents such as legal pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgments, and orders for a high volume of cases


• Represent clients in family law matters, including prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, divorce (contested and uncontested), suits affecting the parent-child relationship, child custody, visitation, child support, and property division, including real estate issues related to family law cases


• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement agreements


• Manage cases from intake through resolution, including mediation and trial


• Appear in court for hearings, mediations, and trials


• Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and the court


• Maintain organized case files and comply with all deadlines

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge base of representing plaintiffs and defendants


• 4-year degree with a legal background and J.D. degree are necessary for this position


• Member in good standing and actively involved with the ABA (American Bar Association)


• Must have worked on family law issues for at least 1-2 years; handling of real estate also required


• Previous criminal justice or other legal background preferred


• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school


• Licensed and in good standing with the Texas Bar


• Minimum of 2-5 years of family law experience required


• Strong knowledge of the Texas Family Code and civil procedure


• Proven record of success both in and out of court


• Excellent legal writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills


• Ability to manage a caseload independently while working collaboratively with a team


• Strong client-centered approach and emotional intelligence

We Offer

• A supportive and growth-oriented firm culture


• Meaningful, client-impact driven work


• Competitive compensation based on experience


• Opportunities for professional development and long-term growth


• If you are passionate about family law and committed to strong client advocacy, we encourage you to apply