Family Law Attorney

Jobot; Dalworthington Gardens (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a skilled Family Law Attorney to handle a broad family law caseload, including divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, and related matters. The ideal candidate will litigate, negotiate, and provide strategic counsel on emotionally sensitive issues, while maintaining strong client relationships.

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active Texas Bar license are required, with 3–8 years of family law experience and strong advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of hands-on experience in family law (litigation preferred).
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Texas (active Texas Bar).
• Strong negotiation, written, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent organization, case-management, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court hearings, trials, mediations, and negotiations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, parenting plans, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analyze state statutes, case law, and regulations.
• Develop case strategies tailored to each client’s goals.
• Manage a caseload from intake through resolution; maintain timely client communications.
• Negotiate settlements and advocate on behalf of clients in mediation or collaborative law settings.
• Prepare clients for court, hearings, deposition, or trial, and support them throughout the litigation process.
• Maintain high ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional client relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Case management

Client relations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas Bar licensed

Job description

Job details

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year

Win major results with a team that knows how to fight and win.

A bit about us

Seeking a skilled Family Law Attorney to handle a broad family law caseload, including divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, and related matters. The ideal candidate will litigate, negotiate, and provide strategic counsel on emotionally sensitive issues, while maintaining strong client relationships.

Why join us

• Represent clients in court hearings, trials, mediations, and negotiations
• Draft pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, parenting plans, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and analyze state statutes, case law, and regulations
• Develop case strategies tailored to each client’s goals
• Manage a caseload from intake through resolution; maintain timely client communications
• Negotiate settlements and advocate on behalf of clients in mediation or collaborative law settings
• Prepare clients for court, hearings, deposition, or trial, and support them throughout the litigation process
• Maintain high ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional client relationships

Job Details

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in Texas (active Texas Bar)
• 3-8 years of hands-on experience in family law (litigation preferred)
• Strong negotiation, written, and oral advocacy skills
• Excellent organization, case-management, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with paralegals and support staff to coordinate discovery, filings, and hearings

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.