What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Smith & Bledsoe Family Law?
Growing Austin Family Law Practice Hiring for Associate Attorney.
Required qualifications:
Associate: Licensed to practice law in Texas with one-year minimum of family law first chairing as an attorney. Experience with routine casework and first chair family law litigation is required, including contested court hearings/trials, mediations, meeting and signing new clients, drafting and filing pleadings, discovery, orders, decrees, deeds, court appearances, and client services. You must have the ability and desire to run your own docket with mentorship provided.
Ideal Characteristics for this Position: A desire to litigate and learn, open and positive mindset, motivation to grow, the ability to function in high-conflict and high-stress situations with confidence and grace. A person who shows up on time, and is present during work hours. A kind person who works well with others in the office, no matter their position, whether virtually or in person. Reliable and highly productive, team-player, friendly and empathetic, tactful communicator with a sense of humor.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong preference will be given to candidates who already practice in Travis, Williamson, Bell, Bastrop, and/or Hays Counties. Experience with Clio, Westlaw Form Builder, Texas Family Law Practice Manual, Word, and Excel a plus.
Benefits: Paid time off, retirement benefits with employer matching, health/dent/vis insurance, bonus opportunities, growth and leadership, raise opportunities, CLE stipend, bar dues.
Associate pay: $120,000-$175,000 , negotiable based on local experience in Family Law/Litigation. If you are newly licensed with less than one year of family law litigation experience, you may still apply, but your pay range will be different.
We have a hybrid work model. You'll need to be able to travel to court houses in person and work in office as needed. You also need the ability to work from home as needed. We have multiple offices. Our offices are located near Cedar Park and North Central Austin (Brentwood).
All applications and inquiries to our firm are kept strictly confidential.
Please feel free to reapply to this position if you've applied before.
Smith & Bledsoe Family Law is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you licensed to practice law in Texas?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $120,000 - $175,000