Family Law Attorney

Bailey & Galyen Attorneys at Law; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Bar Dues

CLEs

Personal Referral Bonuses

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Bailey & Galyen is seeking a Family Law attorney for our Dallas Office who is a qualified mediator and has experience in resolving family law matters involving children. The role emphasizes trial experience in state and federal courts, appeals, and child protective services matters.

Typical schedule is 8a-5p, with occasional after-hours projects. The candidate should hold a Juris Doctorate and be an active member of the State Bar; bilingual Spanish/English is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years family law experience
• Active member of State Bar and JD required
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody and child support.
• Advocate for clients and provide effective representation in state courts and appeals as needed.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active member of State Bar

Job description

Join a team that values your time as much as your talent. We believe great work shouldn’t come at the expense of your personal life, which is why this role is designed with a true work-life balance in mind. Enjoy a consistent Monday–Friday schedule—no weekends required—so you can plan your days, recharge your evenings, and make the most of your time outside of work. Here, productivity and well-being go hand in hand, creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

Who We Are

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 Dallas 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.