Associate Attorney

Modern Family Law is a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, seeking a hybrid Family Law Associate Attorney to join their Austin office. The role involves handling various family law cases, direct client communications, and developing litigation skills early in one's career.

Responsibilities

• Be adept at handling a variety of family law cases, such as divorce, custody, and child and spousal support
• Be comfortable with direct client communications, drafting legal documents, and handling depositions, court appearances, and mediations
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple responsibilities with attention to detail
• Work collaboratively within a team-oriented setting, ensuring collective success

Skills

• 0-3 years of Family Law experience
• Active admission to the Texas State Bar
• Exceptional writing and communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a client-focused mindset
• Experience in Family Law preferred; open to litigation candidates interested in practicing Family Law

Benefits

• Health insurance with an optional Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Life insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Vacation
• Sick time
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary disability
• Voluntary long-term care
• Voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance
• Pet insurance
• Commuter and transit benefit programs may also be available in certain markets
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work from Anywhere -- eligible after 6 months
• Remote First Setting with Brick & Mortar Space Available (in-person as required by courts & clients)
• Low billable hours requirement (100 per month)
• Direct client contact
• The ability to truly develop substantive litigation skills early in your career
• Cutting-edge technology
• Learning and development support, including onsite and in-person

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