Experienced Family Law Attorney

Experienced Family Law Attorney OpportunityThe De Ford Law Firm is hiring an experienced family law attorney! Are you a family law attorney looking for a full-time, in-person opportunity? Our growing, busy law firm is seeking to welcome an innovative problem solver and strong relationship builder into our beautiful, new office space. We are known for helping clients come through a difficult and emotional process and into a new beginning for themselves and their families, so we're looking for candidates who go beyond legal strategy and litigation to demonstrate extraordinary compassion and care for every client.Like many opportunities out there, our pay and benefits are competitive. Unlike most firms, we provide incredible career path opportunities that recognize an attorney's long-term professional goals and unique gifts. This may include development, experiences, and leadership with marketing, purposeful networking, publishing articles, specialized certifications, public speaking engagements...and more. If you're looking for a partner in your own professional growth, we're a great fit.If you have family law experience, and you want to take the next step toward joining our law firm, we'd love to hear from you! Please email your resume and cover letter to View email address on click.appcast.io. Kindly type your last name into the subject line (in all caps), followed by the position (in lower case) and a single word you would use to describe yourself (all caps). For example: SMITH ATTORNEY TENACIOUSFor the cover letter you prepare for us, we would have a few specific asks. Please limit it to no more than two paragraphs. In the first paragraph, explain what you believe are the three most important qualities needed in someone who works with family law clients and why you believe they are the most important qualities. In the second paragraph, explain why you applied to this particular ad.We look forward to reviewing your application.ResponsibilitiesDeveloping legal strategy and performing aligned legal servicesConducting legal researchDrafting initial pleadings, motions, pleadings, orders, judgments, and status updatesOverseeing and analyzing discoveryRepresenting clients in court for various types of hearings and trialsManaging cases independentlySupervising legal support staffConducting consultations with prospective clientsQualificationsYou must have experience with family law litigationYou must be admitted to the Texas State BarCompensation $85,000 - $100,000 yearly with benefits About De Ford Law FirmWe are a fast-growing and award-winning family law firm serving family law, estate planning, probate, and guardianship clients in Harris and Montgomery Counties in Texas. Our firm has a unique position in an adversarial system, empowering and educating clients to navigate their legal matters. We believe that the quality of our people and systems is essential in helping clients move through an uncertain and adversarial system.