Family Law Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Family Law Associate Attorney to join their team in Austin, TX. The successful candidate will play a vital role in representing clients in various legal proceedings related to family law matters. Here's a detailed job description:

Job Overview:

• Provide legal representation to clients in family law cases, including divorce, child custody, child support, and adoption matters.
• Conducted consultations with potential clients and offered legal advice.
• Advocate for clients in hearings, depositions, mediation sessions, and trial proceedings.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence.

Duties:

• Consultation with potential clients.
• Meeting with clients to discuss case details and legal strategies.
• Advocating for clients in hearings, depositions, mediation, and trials.
• Conducting legal research to support case arguments.
• Drafting pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence.
• Utilizing e-discovery software to collect, prepare, and produce documents.
• Editing, bookmarking, and indexing PDF documents.
• Familiarity with e-filing requirements.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in family law or related fields.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Experience using MyCase or similar case management software.
• Proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw.
• Experience with FormBuilder for document creation.
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Advanced proficiency in Google Calendar, Google Docs, and Google Sheets.
• Familiarity with e-filing procedures.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Texas or eligibility for admission.
• Any additional certifications or training in family law is a plus.

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Professional development assistance.
• Vision insurance.