Family Law Attorney (Associate)

Job Description Xavier Law Firm is seeking a full-time bilingual (Spanish/English) attorney to join our firm. Two to Three years of experience is preferred, but we are willing to train a motivated and otherwise well-qualified candidate. The candidate will focus on family law matters. Must possess strong interpersonal, administrative and organizational skills. Must have the ability to prioritize and manage workload; be proactive and team oriented. Job Description The ideal candidate will be able to: Provide professional representation to assigned clients; Attend hearings and appearances as scheduled; Provide support and leadership to assigned legal team; Evaluate cases and provide case strategies and/or solutions to legal issues; Perform legal research and prepare pleadings, propound discovery, prepare legal memoranda and/or briefs; Analyze facts, patterns, and complex legal issues to provide sound legal advice; Prepare and manage family law-related filings to be submitted to courts and relevant agencies; Handle a variety of family law matters, including but not limited to divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, adoption, and domestic violence cases; Assist clients with prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, guardianships, and paternity issues; Represent clients in family court, advocating for their best interests in disputes over child custody, visitation, and support; Provide compassionate legal counsel to clients dealing with sensitive family matters, including the division of marital property and the enforcement or modification of existing court orders. Qualifications Skills and Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and persuasion skills; Knowledge and proficiency in basic typing skills and computer applications such as MS Office; Ability to handle a high-volume caseload, multiple deadlines, and other tasks simultaneously; Excellent organizational skills; Detail oriented; Ability to work with minimal supervision; Superior client service skills; Perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda and/or legal briefs; Analyze facts, patterns and complex legal issues to provide sound legal advice; Ability to handle and maintain confidential information. Required J.D. degree and must be licensed to practice law in the U.S; Admitted to practice law in Texas; Must be able to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently; Minimum of two years of experience in civil/family law is required, but relevant experience as paralegal and/or legal assistant before obtaining law degree will also be considered. Preferred Two years of experience in family and/or civil law; Experience in working with victims of trauma (domestic violence, family violence, sexual assault or human trafficking); Demonstrated multi-cultural skills and sensitivity; Experience working with immigrant community. #J-18808-Ljbffr