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Family Law Attorney
Job Description
Our starting lawyer pay scale starts at $85k (and that's the floor) and is based on experience. If you're a top producer and a self-starter, there's no limit on earnings based on our attractive bonus commission program. If you are a top producer, that means you can bring us a deal case/cases. We're looking for an attorney who can hit the ground running to give our clients outstanding representation from initial strategy meetings to post-judgment client care. This position is not an entry-level job and requires experience handling highly contested divorce and family law matters. You'll need a Texas license and at least 3 solid years of family law litigation experience . Salary is commensurate with skill and experience. We offer benefits including health, dental, vision, PTO, an incentive-based compensation plan, CLEs, personal & professional development - and more great benefits are added all the time. Whether someone is facing a divorce, legal separation, paternity actions, or numerous other issues that affect families, Ashmore & Ashmore Law Firm is dedicated to achieving the best possible results. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to the following: Engage in strategy review sessions with our clients to understand the facts and goals to prepare a Case Plan for each client Communicate with clients and discuss options, strategies, and solutions at key junctures of their case so they understand their options and make informed decisions Prepare Family Law documents/pleadings, such as, petitions, responses, judicial forms, summons, declarations and affidavits (client, third party, attorney), divorce decrees, temporary and final orders, parenting plans, child support orders, child support worksheets, motions, replies, mediation and/or trial briefs/letters, trial preparation, etc. Prepare clients for hearings and trials Attend hearings and trials Prepare and draft legal documents for filing with appropriate entities and necessary correspondence Drafts pleadings and motions, including judgments and orders Handle all aspects of cases assigned to them Performs administrative duties as necessary, including filing, mailing, and organizing files and pleadings Conducts legal research for particular issues Qualifications Our Ideal Candidate will possess the following: J.D Texas license required Family law experience This position offers incentives/bonus pay on top of base salary based on productivity, plus employer-paid Bar and CLE dues and paid time off.
•Salary ranges based on experience, plus the opportunity for discretionary bonuses and other incentives.
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Job Types:
Full-time, Contract Pay:
$85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off
Schedule:
8-hour shift Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: Bonus pay Ability to commute/relocate:
Terrell, TX:
Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
Bar (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Health Insurance