Pay:
$135000.00 - $195000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
Build meaningful expertise in family law while handling substantive matters from strategy through resolution.
Take ownership of your own cases and appear in court as lead counsel.
Enjoy a fully remote practice with the flexibility and autonomy to do your best work.
Work closely with clients during some of the most important and challenging moments of their lives.
Grow within a collaborative client-focused legal team that values professionalism teamwork and high-quality advocacy.
Handle a varied caseload spanning divorce custody child support property division modifications and enforcement matters.
Location:
Fully remote within Texas with a preference for candidates in the Austin area. Candidates must reside within approximately 100 miles of Austin and be able to appear in court when needed. A dedicated home workspace high-speed internet and multiple monitors are required.
Note:
Candidates must have an active Texas Bar license in good standing at least 2 years of family law experience and demonstrated experience serving as lead attorney on their own cases and representing clients as lead counsel in courtroom hearings or other proceedings.
About Us
We are a focused family law practice committed to providing thoughtful effective representation in complex and often highly personal legal matters. Our team values strong advocacy clear communication professionalism teamwork and exceptional client service. We believe attorneys do their best work when they are trusted with meaningful responsibility and empowered to grow. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
Manage a caseload of family law matters involving divorce child custody child support property division modifications and enforcement.
Serve as lead attorney on assigned cases and take ownership of case strategy from intake through resolution.
Draft pleadings motions discovery settlement agreements and other legal documents.
Conduct legal research and develop practical well-supported case strategies.
Represent clients as lead counsel in hearings mediations negotiations and other court proceedings.
Advise clients regarding their legal rights options risks and potential outcomes.
Negotiate settlements and work toward efficient favorable resolutions when appropriate.
Communicate clearly and consistently with clients opposing counsel courts and internal team members.
Coordinate with legal support staff to keep matters organized moving forward and on schedule.
Maintain high standards of professionalism ethics responsiveness and client service in a remote environment.
Qualifications
Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
2 years of directly relevant family law experience.
Demonstrated lead attorney experience managing your own family law cases.
Lead courtroom or hearing experience.
Strong legal research drafting negotiation and case-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to independently manage deadlines priorities and a remote caseload.
Familiarity with Texas family law procedures local rules and court practices.
Dedicated home workspace high-speed internet and multiple monitors.
Why You Will Love Working Here
Fully remote work with meaningful autonomy and flexibility.
Substantive family law work where your advocacy directly impacts clients and families.
Opportunity to take ownership of cases rather than simply supporting senior attorneys.
Collaborative environment built around professionalism teamwork and client service.
Continued professional growth through hands-on litigation negotiation research drafting and courtroom experience.
A team that values attorneys who are proactive accountable and committed to doing excellent work.
JPC-1770
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Requirements
: Must-have: Fully remote but must reside within a 100-mile radius of Austin to get to court at times. TX bar license 2 yrs of family law exp must have lead courtroom/hearing exp
Required Years as Associate 3
Additional context: Relocation- No Packages - no
Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
3 to 4 years: $135000 to $150000
5 to 7 years: $150000 to $170000
8 years: $170000 to $195000
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Client job title: Family Law Associate Attorney
Location: Austin TX
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