Managing Attorney - Modern Family Law

Position Description

Modern Family Law, a renowned and rapidly growing law firm specializing in family law, is thrilled to expand our talented team in Dallas! Committed to excellence, we deliver exceptional legal services to our clients while nurturing a supportive and collaborative work environment. If you are a passionate attorney seeking a dynamic and rewarding career, this is your opportunity to shine with a leading firm.

We are seeking an experienced Managing Attorney with a passion for family law to join our team. As a key member of our family law practice, you will handle diverse cases and make a meaningful impact on our clients’ lives. This position is critical in helping us maintain excellence in client service by balancing legal expertise, client advocacy, and collaboration. You will excel in our fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where your attention to detail and outstanding communication skills will be highly valued.

To be successful in this role, the incumbent in this position would be expected to do the following:

• Oversee and manage a diverse caseload of family law cases, ensuring quality representation and client satisfaction.
• Lead and mentor associate attorneys and support staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Develop and implement case strategies that effectively address clients’ needs and objectives.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, providing exceptional service and timely communication regarding case developments.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve collective success and uphold the firm's values and standards.
• Primarily work from home but attend all required in-court appearances and be available for in-person client meetings at the office when requested.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Educational Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school, with active admission and good standing with the Texas State Bar.
• Extensive Experience: A minimum of 7 years of legal practice, with a strong focus on family law, demonstrating expertise in relevant legal principles and procedures.
• Leadership Skills: Proven experience in leading and mentoring a team of attorneys and support staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities, essential for effective client interactions, court appearances, and team collaboration.
• Client-Centric Approach: A commitment to providing exceptional client service, with a focus on understanding and addressing clients’ unique needs and concerns.
• Strategic Case Management: Ability to develop and implement effective case strategies, ensuring timely and favorable outcomes for clients.
• Strong Organizational Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and maintain high-quality standards in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Professional Integrity: A reputation for professionalism and ethical practice, with strong references attesting to your expertise and dedication to client advocacy.

Skills and Competencies

• Leadership and Mentorship: Strong ability to lead, inspire, and develop junior attorneys and support staff, fostering a collaborative and motivating work environment.
• Legal Expertise: In-depth knowledge of family law, including case management, litigation processes, and relevant statutes, ensuring high-quality legal representation.
• Effective Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, facilitating clear and persuasive interactions with clients, colleagues, and the court.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic case plans that align with clients’ goals and ensure effective outcomes.
• Client Advocacy: Strong commitment to advocating for clients’ best interests, demonstrating empathy and responsiveness to their needs and concerns.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities, allowing for effective resolution of complex legal issues.
• Time Management: Proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively, manage multiple cases, and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to reviewing legal documents and case files, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
• Professional Integrity: A reputation for ethical practice and professionalism, with a strong commitment to upholding the values and standards of the firm.

ADA Compliance: All candidates and incumbents are expected to perform the duties as assigned so long as they can meet the expectations set forth with or without reasonable accommodations. Should a candidate or incumbent require accommodation, they need to advise the Director of People & Culture in advance.

Notes on Compensation: This range is a reasonably reliable estimate of the base salary that this individual is expected receive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, billable hour expectations, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.

Additional voluntary programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

Pursuant to the local Fair Change Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Modern Family Law is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at MFL are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.