Family Law Attorney

Orion Placement
  • Austin, Texas
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Build a meaningful family law practice where your work directly helps protect clients, children, finances, and futures.
    • Take ownership of your caseload while having a collaborative team behind you.
    • Join a growing firm that values mentorship, autonomy, professional development, and long-term career growth.
    • Work alongside experienced family law attorneys who believe excellent legal work does not have to come at the expense of your well-being.
    • Earn performance-based bonus opportunities in addition to your base compensation.
    • Make an impact through strategic negotiation, advocacy, and thoughtful solutions for families navigating challenging circumstances.

    Location: Austin, Texas. This is an on-site opportunity within the Austin metropolitan area, offering the chance to work closely with a collaborative and growing legal team.

    Note: Must have an active Texas Bar license and at least 1 year of attorney experience. Family law experience is a strong plus, but candidates from other legal backgrounds with transferable litigation, negotiation, client counseling, or legal advocacy experience are welcome to apply.

    About Us

    We are a growing family law practice focused on helping real people navigate some of the most challenging moments in their lives. Our approach combines strategic legal advocacy with honesty, compassion, and practical solutions. We believe in doing meaningful work, supporting one another, and creating an environment where attorneys can grow without sacrificing their humanity. Confidential Employer.

    Job Description

    • Manage and develop your own caseload while providing thoughtful, strategic legal guidance to clients.
    • Represent clients in family law matters, including contested hearings, mediation, negotiations, and trial-related proceedings.
    • Develop creative legal strategies tailored to each client's goals and circumstances.
    • Counsel clients with clarity, compassion, and sound legal judgment throughout their matters.
    • Apply knowledge of the Texas Family Code and applicable Texas procedural rules to protect client interests.
    • Negotiate effectively and pursue practical resolutions whenever possible.
    • Prepare pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery, legal arguments, and other case-related documents.
    • Collaborate with attorneys and team members to deliver high-quality client service.
    • Balance multiple active matters in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.

    Qualifications

    • Active Texas Bar license in good standing.
    • 1+ year of experience practicing law.
    • Family law experience preferred, but not required.
    • Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and analytical skills.
    • Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to independently manage priorities and an active caseload.
    • Strong judgment, organization, attention to detail, and professionalism.
    • A team-oriented mindset with a genuine commitment to client service.

    Why You Will Love Working Here

    We believe you should be able to do meaningful legal work while still enjoying the people you work with and having room to grow. Our team values collaboration over competition, mentorship over micromanagement, and thoughtful advocacy over unnecessary burnout. You'll have the opportunity to build your skills, take ownership of your work, make a genuine difference for families, and grow with a firm that is investing in its people.

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    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAustin, Texas

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Attorneyunmatched
    • Child Protection/Welfareunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Family Lawunmatched
    • Futuresunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Legal Researchunmatched
    • Litigationunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Retirement Planunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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