Associate Attorney
McKinney, Texas
Our firm's motto is "Hope. Heal. Thrive." and we focus on using the law to help people find hope again, heal from the trauma of the court system and legal battle, and move on to thrive in life. We offer a warm, friendly work environment with remote working opportunities.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
4-9 years of experience as a family law attorney
Spanish speaking skills
Active member of the State Bar of Texas in good standing
Operates with integrity
Hunger for court room experience
Strong reading, writing, editing, and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Independent and goal driven
Demonstrates compassion and empathy towards clients and coworkers
Advocates for clients and is focused on effective and expeditious settlement
Adheres to high quality professional standards and committed to following the Texas Lawyer's Creed
Eager to learn and sharpen advocacy skills
Other skills that will be considered:
Bilingual
Coursework in family law and mediation
Experience and comfort in another area of law in addition to family law
Court clerkships
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Consulting with potential new clients
Devise strategies
Draft, finalize and customize pleadings, discovery and other legal documents
Communicate with opposing counsel, court personnel, and others in a professional and respectful manner while advocating for our clients
Attending pre-trial hearings as assigned by managing attorney
Lead generation through networking
Pay and Benefits:
DOE
Bonus and profit-sharing opportunities
Annual performance reviews with the potential for raises
Unlimited PTO
Access to employer-sponsored health, dental, and life insurance plans*
IRA with employer-matching*
New office with modern design
Potential for remote or hybrid work schedule
*Some restrictions apply.