Family Law Attorney

Arlington office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a family law attorney with 2 years of experience preferably with an emphasis on contested custody issues. The candidate will communicate with clients, witnesses, expert witnesses, consultants, opposing counsels, and other third parties effectively. Will prioritize and respond to client and court needs. Respond to clients by the next business day. Build a good rapport with clients, and manage and maintain appropriate client expectations. Maintain case information electronically, including emails, time entries, documents, notes, messages. Consistently draft well-written and well thought out letters, briefs, motions, contracts, pleadings, and memoranda. Keep current and accurate time records daily. Use appropriate care to ensure that legal and factual issues relevant to the cases are handled and properly explored. On time, be prepared and argue effectively for clients at hearings, trials, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, etc. Timely and effectively respond to demands, motions, and deadlines, as well as any other deadlines included in a case. Identify and analyze incoming cases and complex legal issues and determine the course of action. Negotiate effectively; electronically review and redact documentation provided by clients, as needed. Move cases forward by timely scheduling and daily review of all incoming documents, emails, and requests. Meet with potential new clients for case acquisition and maintain all records electronically. Manage select support staff for department and case needs. Attend and participate in team meetings. Maintain a high degree of professionalism that embodies firm values in all settings; and maintain a positive outlook on work, tasks, and with other employees. Must have experience with temporary orders hearings, protective order hearings, divorce, SAPCR, and child support hearings and trials. Must be Licensed to practice in Texas.