Associate Attorney

About Us Tessmer Law Firm is an award-winning Family Law Firm located in San Antonio, Texas (78229). Our office is in the prestigious Northwest Center Building at the intersection of 410 and I-10. Our team of experienced attorneys, led by Heather Tessmer, focuses on providing tough but fair, collaborative, and efficient service to Bexar and surrounding counties. Tessmer Law Firm specializes in various practice areas such as divorce, child custody, military divorce, collaborative divorce, estate planning, probate, guardianship, personal injury, and general civil litigation. Our law firm has a full-time associate attorney position available now and we’re looking for the right professional to join our team. You will have the opportunity to learn from senior associates on legal issues and will provide legal counsel to existing clients. If you’ve successfully completed law school, passed the state bar exam, and are seeking a full-time opportunity to practice law with plenty of room for growth, start your application today! You are more than just a number. Your case is more than just a job. We value every individual that crosses our path, and we aim to provide the best outcome for every case. Tessmer Law Firm, PLLC is owned and operated by Heather Clement Tessmer, attorney at law. She has over 20 years of experience practicing law. Heather graduated from St. Mary’s University Law School and began her career as an attorney in 1999. In 2001, she relocated with her family to San Angelo, Texas, where she opened her own office. In 2005, Heather moved back to the San Antonio area, opening her first office in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas. Since 2005, Tessmer Law Firm has continuously grown and is now headquartered at the Northwest Center building in San Antonio, Texas. Heather wanted to create a law firm that made every client feel like family. She has put an end to the stereotypical view of a lawyer and law firm. By adopting an inclusive, diverse, female-led, compassionate, and strong environment, Heather changed the lives of her employees, peers, and clients. Known for her edgy "Ever Argue With A Woman?" ad campaign, Heather offers legal services statewide and is board certified in Family Law. Tessmer Law Firm, PLLC will be your forever firm, assisting you through all facets of family law, estate planning, personal injury, and so much more! What you’ll be doing… Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, settlement agreements, orders for contract negotiations and court proceedings. Conduct legal research, prepare for, and attend hearings and/or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel under the direction of senior associate attorneys. Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on potential resolutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients. Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently. Maintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is readily available for other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff. Essential Skills and Aptitudes Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas Ability to work with senior attorneys to best serve client needs and grow our client base. Outstanding and effective communication and problem-solving skills to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys. Demonstrated interviewing skills to know which questions to ask to gather more information and to gain a thorough understanding of claims. Excellent research, analytical, verbal, and writing skills. Ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume caseload in a busy, fast-paced environment. Exceptional time-management and organizational skills. Professionalism, strong work ethic, and sense of compassion. Must be team-player, positive, motivated, and organized. Commitment to professional excellence, continuous self-improvement, and a desire to learn. Advanced proficiency in all Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, plus database and document management systems. Salary and Benefits We offer a competitive salary based on experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term liability insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid leave, performance bonuses, and continuing education stipends. 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Job Details Job Type: Full-time Salary: From $60,000.00 per year Schedule: Monday to Friday Supplemental pay: Bonus pay License/Certification: Bar License to practice law in the State of Texas (Required) Work Location: In person Ability to commute/relocate: San Antonio, TX 78229: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) #J-18808-Ljbffr