Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per yearWhy This Is a Great Opportunity
- Build a real litigation career in a busy, growing Austin family law practice with strong local court exposure
- Step into first chair responsibility (with training and support) and run your own docket as you ramp
- Join a team known for award-winning advocacy and high standards for client service
- Earn a strong base comp $100,000 to $140,000 DOE with bonus upside for performance
- Get long-term stability with benefits including health, dental, vision, PTO, IRA with 3% match, and more
Location
Full-time in Austin, TX. This role starts primarily on-site (office + courthouses), with hybrid flexibility after a probation period for attorneys who consistently demonstrate strong productivity and responsiveness.
Note:
Must have 1+ year of first chair family law litigation experience in Travis, Hays, and Williamson counties (local Austin-area family law experience).
About Our Client
Our client is a well-regarded, award-winning Austin family law firm that handles divorce and complex family matters with a litigation-forward mindset and a high bar for professionalism, empathy, and results.
Job Description
- Manage an active family law caseload involving divorce, custody, support, and related matters
- First chair contested hearings and support trial preparation, strategy, and courtroom execution
- Draft and file pleadings, motions, orders, decrees, and settlement documentation
- Conduct discovery (requests, responses, document review) and coordinate case timelines
- Prepare for and attend mediations, court appearances, and client meetings
- Communicate with clients in high-conflict situations with confidence, tact, and steadiness
- Collaborate with senior attorneys while progressing toward full docket ownership
Qualifications
- Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas
- 1+ year of local family law experience, including first chair work in Travis, Hays, and Williamson counties
- Comfortable with litigation workflow: hearings, mediation prep, drafting, discovery, and client meetings
- Reliable, organized, and highly responsive during work hours
- Strong communication skills with a calm, empathetic presence in stressful situations
- Preferred familiarity with Clio, Westlaw tools, Microsoft Word/Excel, and Texas family law resources
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Supportive, team-oriented environment with high standards and a human approach
- Clear path to more autonomy, bigger case responsibility, and higher earnings as you grow
- Hands-on local court exposure that accelerates your development as a family law litigator
- Benefits and perks designed to support long-term retention and professional growth
JPC-677
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance