Associate Attorney Job for Family Law Firm

Capps Law Firm, PLLC is Hiring an Associate Attorney to join our Family Law Firm in Austin, Texas

Based in the Northwest Hills area of Austin, Texas, Capps Law Firm is a family law practice primarily serving Central Texas including Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill, Killeen, Temple, Fort Hood, and Waco.

We are seeking a family law associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience and a license to practice law in Texas. The associate attorney job responsibilities include handling a diverse caseload involving court appearances, legal research, drafting, settlement negotiations, and routine communication with clients. Types of cases will include: divorce, child custody, maintenance, child support, pre-nuptial agreements, and other related family law matters. The person in this role will work independently and be expected to manage his or her own case load.

This position is full time (40 hours weekly) and based on-site in our Northwest Austin, Texas office.  The associate must be admitted to the State Bar of Texas, and be a member in good standing. The associate should have superior interpersonal and communication skills.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

  • Texas State Bar member in good standing
  • Family Law experience in Texas
  • Strong communication skills and ability to prioritize and manage work load
  • Strong legal research and writing skills
  • Professional demeanor and interpersonal skills
  • Resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary: $110,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year

  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • 100% Paid Employee Medical Premium with dental and vision
  • Paid CLE and Professional Development

START DATE

As soon as possible, though 2 weeks notice to prior employer acceptable, if necessary

 

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MORE ABOUT CAPPS LAW FIRM

We are a boutique family law firm serving a variety of clients throughout Central Texas. Kelly J. Capps founded the Capps Law Firm, PLLC in 2005 and became board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 2008. Capps Law Firm provides top-notch personal service in family matters ranging from basic drafting to the most complex family law property litigation and highly contested custody disputes. We represent all families including same-sex couples, active-duty military personnel, high net worth professionals, parents, couples without children, and a wide array of other clients. Family law matters we work on include divorces, post-divorce modifications, custody and child support, prenuptial agreements, marital agreements, same-sex partnership agreements, and similar legal matters.

Kelly J. Capps has dedicated her career to the practice of family law. She strongly believes that divorce is a very personal matter and recognizes the difficulty that clients face as they make long-lasting financial decisions often in the midst of personal turmoil. Last year she was named one of the Super Lawyers of 2022 for the incredible results she helps clients achieve as they move their families forward.