DeRouen Law Firm PLLC is a boutique law firm located in Houston, Texas that practices in the areas of divorce & family law. We are growing and expanding our family law practice and looking for an Associate Attorney candidate interested in providing the best legal services to our clients.
The candidate must be a licensed Texas attorney with at least two years of experience practicing family law. The candidate is expected to cover all aspects of family law litigation including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, domestic violence, and other aspects of handling a family law docket.
Your responsibilities:
The candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter with an excellent understanding of a client’s needs and legal problems. Along with handling a client’s case from initial consultation through trial, you will maintain a high level of client satisfaction. You will have the ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate will possess the following experience:
· Research, writing, and verbal communication skills; · Legal drafting; · Courtroom appearances; · Mediated Settlement Agreements; · Prepare for and attend court hearings; · Prepare for and attend mediations; · Advocating for your client in court; · Ensure compliance with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Texas Family Code; · Meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail; · Supervise paralegals and other staff related to your cases; and · Computer and word processing skills including Microsoft Word, MyCase, PowerPoint, Excel, and familiarity with research on the internet.
A successful candidate will have good people skills and the ability to maintain positive relations with a diverse population.
Benefits; Paid Vacation & Time, Paid CLEs, Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in family law?
License/Certification:
- Texas Bar License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX 77046: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person