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Family Law Attorney

Talnt · talnt.io
DallasHybridSenior8+ yrsTemporary
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Family law attorney.

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25 d ago · posted 2026-10-11
Location
Dallas, Texas

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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: • Manage a sophisticated family law practice, including high-net-worth divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, and post-divorce enforcement matters. • Represent clients throughout all phases of litigation, including temporary orders, mediation, hearings, arbitration, settlement negotiations, and trial. • Develop and execute strategic litigation plans tailored to each client's legal and personal objectives. • Conduct depositions, prepare witnesses, argue contested motions, and represent clients in court proceedings. • Draft and negotiate complex marital settlement agreements, premarital and postnuptial agreements, parenting plans, and related family law documents. • Advise clients on complex financial matters involving business interests, executive compensation, retirement assets, trusts, and real property. • Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional legal service and trusted counsel. • Originate new business and continue developing an established family law practice. • Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions for clients. • Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the continued growth and development of the Family Law practice. Qualifications: • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. • Active membership in good standing with the Texas State Bar. • Minimum of 8 years of family law experience, preferably at the senior associate or partner level. • Demonstrated success handling complex family law litigation from inception through trial. • Proven ability to independently manage a sophisticated family law caseload. • Established portable book of business with demonstrated client origination experience is strongly preferred. • Excellent courtroom advocacy, negotiation, legal writing, and oral communication skills. • Strong business development mindset with the ability to cultivate and maintain long-term client relationships. • Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously. • Passion for family law and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service. Desired Qualifications: • Board Certification in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization is highly preferred. • Experience representing high-net-worth individuals, business owners, executives, and professionals. • Extensive trial experience involving complex custody disputes, business valuations, and significant marital estates. • Leadership experience mentoring associates or leading legal teams. • Established relationships within the Texas legal and business communities. • Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to expand and grow a thriving family law practice. • Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary legal practices to provide strategic client solutions.

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