Family Law Attorney

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.