Family Law Associate
Austin, TX
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience, with benefits package
About Us:
We are dedicated to providing compassionate and expert legal services to individuals and families navigating complex family law matters. Our firm handles a wide range of cases, including divorces and child custody. We are looking for a motivated and experienced attorney to join our dynamic team.
Job Description:
As a Family Law Associate, you will represent clients in family law cases, ensuring they receive the legal support they need through challenging and emotional times. You will work closely with clients, provide legal counsel, draft legal documents, and represent them in court hearings, trials, mediations, and arbitrations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in family law matters, including divorce, custody disputes, and more
- Provide sound legal counsel to clients, helping them navigate the legal system and understand their rights
- Draft legal documents, including petitions, motions, and settlement agreements
- Advocate for clients in court, including at hearings and trials
- Negotiate settlements and alternative dispute resolutions
- Maintain and manage a caseload, ensuring deadlines are met and clients' needs are prioritized
- Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
Qualifications:
- Active bar license in Texas (or eligibility to become licensed in the state)
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and litigation skills
- Compassionate and client-focused with the ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with high-conflict cases and with complex division of property
- Strong understanding of family law statutes, regulations, rules of civil procedure, and court procedures
- 3+ years of experience, litigation experience preferred
- particular focus on discovery, drafting, and research.
Why Work With Us:
- A stimulating work environment with excellent support staff
- Opportunity to work with the best and most highly regarded family law practitioners
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
- Competitive salary with bonus potential
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, retirement plan, and paid garage parking, and paid CLE
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to LawHiring99@gmail.com. In your cover letter, please include why you want to work in family law, or why you are passionate about family law, and how your experience will contribute to our team.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
License/Certification:
- Texas Bar License (Required)
Work Location: On Site
Becky Beaver opened the Law Office of Becky Beaver in Austin in 1977. Nearly fifty years later, Beaver Fearing, PLLC continues the firm's work and its philosophy: a family law practice for matters that require sounds judgement, keen insight, and focused dedication. The firm practices family law exclusively, focusing primarily on complex marital estates and contested suits affecting the parent--child relationship. Many matters are resolved through negotiation or mediation; however every case is prepared as if it will be tried. The firm has handled some of the most significant family law matter in Texas history. Each matter is handled by a small team with clearly defined responsibilities. Clients receive direct, accessible counsel throughout their case, and are never left wondering where it stands, what to do, or what happens next.