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Title : Family Law Attorney

Location : Texas - Arlington
Refer to Job # LGZY826997

Family Law Attorney Arlington, TX 1 hour ago Full-time Mid-Senior level 11-50 employees Law Practice See recent hiring trends for. Try Premium for free About the job Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned. Communicate with clients, witnesses, expert witnesses, consultants, opposing counsels, and other third parties effectively; Prioritize and respond to client and court needs; Respond to clients by the next business day; Build a good rapport with clients, manage and maintain appropriate client expectations; Maintain case information electronically, including, but not limited to, emails, time entries, documents, notes, messages; Consistently draft well written and well thought out letters, briefs, motions, contracts, pleadings, and memoranda; Keep current and accurate time records daily; Use appropriate care to ensure that legal and factual issues relevant to the cases are handled and properly explored; On-time, be prepared and argue effectively for clients at hearings, trials, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, etc. Timely and effectively respond to demands, motions, and deadlines, as well as any other deadlines included in a case; Identify and analyze incoming cases and complex legal issues and determine the course of action; Negotiate effectively; Electronically review and redact documentation provided by clients, as needed; Move cases forward by timely scheduling and daily review of all incoming documents, emails, and requests; Meet with potential new clients for case acquisition and maintain all records electronically; Manage select support staff for department and case needs; Attend and participate in team meetings; Maintain high degree of professionalism that embodies firm values in all settings; and Maintain positive outlook on work, tasks, and with other employees. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Candidates must have experience with temporary orders hearings, protective order hearings, divorce, SAPCR, and child support hearings and trials. Ideal candidate will know how to handle contested cases through hearings and trials, including the proper presentation of evidence. Education/Experience: Juris Doctorate (J. D.) from a law school. Licensed to practice in Texas. At least 2 years of family law experience, preferably with an emphasis on contested custody issues. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Technology is used extensively in our practice. Training is provided, but you will be required to adapt to the new and changing technology. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Must consistently follow-up, have a positive attitude, be motivated and a self-starter, be productive and engaged, and be 100% committed to providing Submit resume and writing sample in PDF format. Powered by JazzHR o4IcIfpGTB

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