Family Attorney

Company: Allecia Lindsey Pottinger Law Firm, PLLC
Location: South Houston
Posted on: November 9, 2024

Job Description:

Our law group is growing and we are looking for a sharp family attorney who will zealously represent our clients in all areas of family law. You'll assist individuals in a variety of situations such as navigating prenuptial agreements and attending court hearings for divorce, alimony/spousal support, and child support. The prime candidate will have experience with a range of sensitive legal issues such as child abuse, child custody, and domestic violence, and be able to maintain composure, negotiate, and argue effectively even in emotional and high-stress situations. If you are passionate about helping people navigate some of the most difficult challenges they may face in their lives, start your application today.



Benefits:



--- Medical
--- Dental
--- 401K with a 3% matching
--- Life insurance
--- Short term disability

Responsibilities:

--- Maintain client files to ensure they are properly organized and up to date
--- Divide marital assets, including real estate, when necessary during divorce proceedings
--- Attend court proceedings as needed to represent clients
--- Create legal documents such as pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgements and orders for a high volume of cases
--- Communicate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move through the civil litigation process
--- Minimum billable hour requirement of 120 hours per month
--- Requires in-person Court hearings in Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Montgomery, and Harris Counties in Texas

Qualifications:

--- Undergraduate degree with a legal background and Juris Doctor degree required
--- Extra consideration for those with a criminal justice background
--- Strong knowledge base of representing plaintiffs and defendants
--- Great negotiation and communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations
--- Must be comfortable on camera for videos on relevant topics for social media
--- Must be able to work without a legal assistant or paralegal
--- Must be able to bill a minimum of 120 hours per month
--- Must have worked on family law issues for at least 5 years
--- Must be organized and self-motivated as this is a remote position
--- Must be licensed in the State of Texas

About Company:
We are a small, but fast-growing Family Practice Law Firm in Bellaire, Texas, looking for amazing Team Members to ensure that the firm is always putting its best foot forward for our clients. Our firm helps fathers spend more time with their children and not lose their shirts in a divorce. We also understand and focus on ensuring what's in the best interest of children. We need someone who truly understands what it means to have the best interest of children and then their parents and not believe that only mothers should be the primary caretakers of the children.

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