Senior Attorney

Modern Family Law; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Work from Anywhere (after 6 months)

Job summary

Modern Family Law is growing and seeking a Hybrid Family Law Senior Attorney to join our Austin, TX office. The role offers a Remote First setting with in-person court requirements and a clear path to advanced family law practice.

Applicants should have 4+ years in Family Law, be admitted to the Texas State Bar, and possess outstanding writing and communication skills. Relocation assistance is available for this role.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of Family Law experience.
• Experience in Family Law preferred; open to litigation candidates.
• Active admission to the Texas State Bar.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of family law cases, including divorce, custody, and child and spousal support.
• Direct client communications, draft legal documents, and handle depositions, court appearances, and mediations.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple responsibilities with attention to detail.
• Work collaboratively within a team-oriented setting.

Skills

Family Law experience

Exceptional writing and communication

Client-focused mindset

Education

Texas State Bar admission

Job description

Modern Family Law is growing, and we are looking for talented attorneys to join our team!

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a hybrid Family Law Senior Attorney to join ourAustin, TX office.

Unlike other law firms, Modern Family Law offers you the following opportunities:

• Remote First Setting with Brick & Mortar Space Available (in-person as required by courts & clients).
• Low billable hours requirement (120 per month).

• Direct client contact.

• The ability to truly develop substantive litigation skills early in your career.

• The satisfaction of meaningfully impacting people’s lives.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

• Cutting-edge technology.

• Learning and development support, including onsite and in-person.
• Work from Anywhere -- eligible after 6 months.

To be successful in this role, the Family Law Senior Associate Attorney will:

• Be adept at handling a variety of family law cases, such as divorce, custody, and child and spousal support.

• Be comfortable with direct client communications, drafting legal documents, and handling depositions, court appearances, and mediations.

• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple responsibilities with attention to detail.

• Work collaboratively within a team-oriented setting, ensuring collective success.

Mandatory Notices for Applicants

ADA Compliance: All candidates and incumbents are expected to perform the duties as assigned so long as they can meet the expectations set forth with or without reasonable accommodations. Should a candidate or incumbent require accommodation, they need to advise the Director of People & Culture in advance.

Compensation:$145,000 - $212,200 annually. Additionally, we are currently offering arelocation packagefor this role.The range presented is a reliable estimate of the base salary plus potential commissions based on billable hours and collections that this individual is expected to receive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, billable hour expectations, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance with an optional Health Savings Account (HSA), short-term disability, long-term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.

Additional voluntary programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit benefit programs may also be available in certain markets.

• Four (4) or more years of Family Law experience.

• Experience in Family Law preferred; open to litigation candidates interested in practicing Family Law.

• Active admission to theTexasState Bar.

• Exceptional writing and communication skills with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a client-focused mindset.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work from Anywhere -- eligible after 6 months