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The job in short
Family law attorney.
Legal
Details
- Found
- 15 d ago · posted 2026-10-11
- Location as listed
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Role
- Lawyer / Attorney / Counsel
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Family Law Attorney
Dallas, TX | Full-Time | Hybrid
About the Role:
We are seeking an accomplished Family Law Attorney to join a highly respected and growing Family Law practice. This opportunity is ideal for a Partner or Senior Associate with a proven track record of handling sophisticated family law matters and the ability to originate and maintain a portable book of business. The successful candidate will be passionate about advocating for clients, committed to delivering exceptional legal counsel, and eager to grow their practice within a collaborative, full-service law firm that offers significant long-term leadership and business development opportunities.
This position is well suited for an entrepreneurial attorney who thrives in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an independent practice and building lasting client relationships.
Responsibilities:
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Manage a sophisticated family law practice, including high-net-worth divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, and post-divorce enforcement matters.
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Represent clients throughout all phases of litigation, including temporary orders, mediation, hearings, arbitration, settlement negotiations, and trial.
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Develop and execute strategic litigation plans tailored to each client's legal and personal objectives.
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Conduct depositions, prepare witnesses, argue contested motions, and represent clients in court proceedings.
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Draft and negotiate complex marital settlement agreements, premarital and postnuptial agreements, parenting plans, and related family law documents.
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Advise clients on complex financial matters involving business interests, executive compensation, retirement assets, trusts, and real property.
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Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional legal service and trusted counsel.
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Originate new business and continue developing an established family law practice.
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Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions for clients.
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Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the continued growth and development of the Family Law practice.
Qualifications:
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Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
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Active membership in good standing with the Texas State Bar.
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Minimum of 8 years of family law experience, preferably at the senior associate or partner level.
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Demonstrated success handling complex family law litigation from inception through trial.
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Proven ability to independently manage a sophisticated family law caseload.
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Established portable book of business with demonstrated client origination experience is strongly preferred.
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Excellent courtroom advocacy, negotiation, legal writing, and oral communication skills.
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Strong business development mindset with the ability to cultivate and maintain long-term client relationships.
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Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.
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Passion for family law and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service.
Desired Qualifications:
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Board Certification in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization is highly preferred.
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Experience representing high-net-worth individuals, business owners, executives, and professionals.
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Extensive trial experience involving complex custody disputes, business valuations, and significant marital estates.
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Leadership experience mentoring associates or leading legal teams.
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Established relationships within the Texas legal and business communities.
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Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to expand and grow a thriving family law practice.
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Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary legal practices to provide strategic client solutions.
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