Managing Family Law Attorney

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, highly-competent and skilled, warm and emotionally-intelligent Family Law Attorney to manage our growing legal team! The ideal candidate will have expertise in handling complex family law cases, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, protective orders, and other family-related legal matters. This role requires strong advocacy and communication skills, and a commitment to mentoring, supporting and teaching associate attorneys, exemplifying our company culture of kindness and personal development, while providing direct legal services for your caseload of clients with the support of our skilled paralegals. As our team grows, we expect your allocation of time to evolve from primarily focused on direct client service to focus on training new associates.

With the exception of court appearances, The Knowlton Law Firm is an entirely virtual law firm with streamlined processes that encourage ease and work-life balance. We are committed to providing outstanding legal representation that is sensible, effective, efficient, and productive for clients, while meaningful, fulfilling, and sustainable for attorneys. We highly value each team member’s contributions and strive for excellence in all we do.

Responsibilities:

- Provide legal representation and counsel to clients in family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and more.

- Review legal documents such as petitions, motions, pleadings, settlement agreements, and other necessary court filings.

- Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.

- Maintain a thorough understanding of family law and keep current on changes to legal statutes.

- Develop legal strategies tailored to the unique needs and circumstances of each client.

- Assist clients with navigating emotional and challenging family matters with empathy and professionalism.

- Negotiate settlements in divorce and family law cases while protecting clients' interests and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

- Communicate regularly with clients, providing updates and responses to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

- Manage caseload efficiently, meeting deadlines and court requirements.

Maintain confidentiality and uphold the ethical standards of the legal profession.

Manage, train and support the other members of our legal team in doing all of the above.

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

- Admission to The State Bar of Texas.

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in family law or proficiency at or beyond that level

- In-depth knowledge of family law statutes, case law, and procedures.

- Strong litigation, negotiation, and mediation skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to handle sensitive and emotional situations with empathy and professionalism.

- Attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.

- Commitment to providing high-quality service to clients and colleagues, while maintaining the integrity of the law.

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Support of skilled full-time paralegal

Create your own schedule & work from home

Efficient, progressive & streamlined systems & workflow

Health insurance and paid time off

Warm and collaborative work environment that values teamwork and innovation

Built-in personal and professional development & growth

Positive and caring people and company culture

Full-time