What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard?
Family Law Litigation Attorney
Seeking to employ either a newly licensed attorney or an experienced attorney to join a continuously growing law firm.
Who We Help
As a firm, we focus our efforts on moving families forward. When they come to us, our clients are often in the midst of some of life's most difficult challenges, and as a team, we understand the difference we make as we help our clients set their lives on track so they can move forward.
We primarily focus our efforts on small-estate family matters and criminal defense. In other words: married, buried, or behind bars. Family law, probate & simple estate planning, and criminal defense constitute the majority of our case load.
How You Fit In
As a member of our team, you have an innate desire to help your clients set their lives back in order when their lives get off track.
You also fit our core values well:
- We do the right thing simply because it's right
- We intentionally extend good to others
- We go above and beyond for the good of the team
- We demand excellence
You will join as our Family Law Litigation Attorney, representing clients in court on family law matters — divorce, custody, child support, modifications, enforcement, and related proceedings. This role requires regular court appearances, hearings, and trial work, and is based out of our office, with travel to courthouses as needed.
Core Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in hearings, trials, and other court proceedings on family law matters
- Develop and execute case strategy from intake through resolution or trial
- Conduct and defend depositions
- Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and other court filings
- Prepare and present evidence, examine and cross-examine witnesses at hearings and trial
- Draft and respond to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission
- Review, organize, and analyze discovery documents; prepare and manage privilege logs
- Draft and respond to subpoenas
- Negotiate settlements and mediated agreements where appropriate
- Coordinate with attorneys and support staff on case strategy and deadlines
- Maintain compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements
- Communicate case status and strategy clearly with clients throughout representation
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and JD required
- Must be licensed by the Texas State Bar
- Comfortable and confident appearing in court; courtroom or trial experience strongly preferred
- Family law experience preferred but not required for the right candidate
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel between courthouses and firm offices as needed
- Ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently while meeting court deadlines
Compensation & Benefits:
Starting Salary: $160,000 , DOE
In addition to base salary, we offer:
- 100% PPO Health Insurance
- 100% Dental Insurance
- 100% Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Enrollment in Short Term Life Insurance
- Voluntary Enrollment in Short Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) & 4% 401(k) Matching
Benefit Conditions:
- Only full-time employees eligible
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In-office (specify location) with regular court travel
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $145,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $145,000 - $185,000