Associate Attorney - Modern Family Law

Position Description

Modern Family Law is a renowned and rapidly growing law firm that specializes in family law. We are thrilled to expand our talented team in San Antonio! 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 that values your contributions.

We are seeking an experienced 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. The position is critical in helping us maintain excellence in client service by balancing legal expertise, client advocacy, and collaboration. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on important cases in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

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

• Handle a variety of family law cases, making a meaningful impact on clients' lives.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple responsibilities.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and outstanding communication skills.
• Collaborate effectively within a team-oriented setting, ensuring collective success.
• Primarily work from home but attend all required in-court appearances.
• Be available for in-person client meetings at the office when requested.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in family law: Demonstrated experience in handling a variety of family law cases, including but not limited to divorce, custody disputes, and support matters. You must be confident in navigating the complexities of family law and providing sound legal counsel to clients.
• Active admission to the Texas State Bar: You must be in good standing with the Texas State Bar and fully licensed to practice law in the state of Texas. A proven record of ethical practice is essential.
• Exceptional writing skills: The ability to draft compelling legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence is crucial. Your writing samples should reflect a high level of clarity, precision, and professionalism, ensuring all communications are persuasive and legally sound.
• Strong verbal communication skills: You will regularly engage with clients, colleagues, and courts. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills are required to effectively represent clients, present arguments, and collaborate within the team.
• Excellent attention to detail: Precision is key when handling legal documents, contracts, and case management. You must be meticulous in identifying critical details to ensure accuracy and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities: This role requires excellent time management and organizational skills. You must be able to juggle deadlines, manage various cases simultaneously, and thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Customer service mindset with a focus on providing exceptional client experiences: We pride ourselves on offering personalized and compassionate legal support. You must have a client-focused approach, delivering high-quality service and guidance to ensure the best outcomes for our clients.
• Strong references attesting to your expertise and professionalism: You will need to provide references that can speak to your legal acumen, work ethic, and commitment to excellence in family law.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced Legal Research and Analysis: Ability to conduct thorough legal research, analyze case law, statutes, and regulations, and apply findings to develop strong legal strategies in family law cases.
• Effective Case Management: Proven ability to manage a diverse caseload, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high standards of accuracy and organization.
• Exceptional Written and Verbal Communication: Ability to clearly articulate legal arguments in both written briefs and verbal presentations, ensuring effective communication with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Client-Centered Approach: Demonstrated commitment to providing empathetic, responsive, and tailored legal solutions that address the unique needs of family law clients.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a team-oriented environment, contributing to a positive and supportive workplace culture.
• Strong Negotiation and Mediation Skills: Ability to negotiate settlements and mediate disputes in a way that maximizes client outcomes while minimizing conflict and litigation.
• Resilience and Stress Management: Capacity to perform under pressure in a fast-paced legal environment, handling deadlines and client demands with professionalism and composure.
• Detail-Oriented with High Standards for Accuracy: A meticulous approach to drafting, reviewing, and filing legal documents, ensuring all information is precise and compliant with legal standards.
• Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Ability to think critically and adapt to changing circumstances, developing innovative solutions to legal challenges that arise during the course of family law cases.
• Ethical Judgment and Professional Integrity: Unwavering commitment to maintaining ethical standards and professional integrity, ensuring that all actions reflect the values of the firm and the best interests of the client.

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.