Associate Attorney

The Gibbins Law Firm (personal injury and family law) is seeking an additional Associate Attorney to serve its growing family law clientele. We're compassionate advocates who understand clients' physical, emotional, and financial challenges and provide exceptional representation. The core values include reliability, expertise, and kindness. Gibbins Law has been rated by Super Lawyers 2023 and recognized by The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. Are you a talented family law attorney looking to join a well-respected, quickly growing firm?

Essential Duties:

• Provide legal representation and guidance in family law cases, including divorce, child custody, support, property division, and domestic violence.
• Conduct thorough client consultations, assess the merits of the case, and develop strategies to achieve client objectives.
• Prepare and file legal documents accurately and on time, including complaints, motions, pleadings, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analyze case law, statutes, and regulations to build strong legal arguments.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and alternative dispute resolution for favorable settlements.
• Advocate for clients in court proceedings through persuasive arguments, examination of witnesses, and presentation of evidence.
• Maintain regular, effective communication with clients, explaining options and providing updates on case progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues for trial preparation, information exchange, and efficient case management.
• Conduct depositions, gather evidence, and engage expert witnesses as needed.

Misc Duties:

• Stay updated on family law developments to provide accurate legal advice
• Uphold ethical standards, confidentiality, and client trust
• Manage caseload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines with attention to detail
• Develop professional relationships with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Engage in professional development activities to enhance legal knowledge and skills
• Contribute to firm marketing through networking, legal articles, and presentations to attract clients and showcase expertise
• Assist in collecting or have a payment plan executed for 80%+ billable hours

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in family law
• Licensed to practice law in Texas, Juris Doctor Degree
• Able to commute to the office in Tyler with some flexibility to work remotely
• Strong skillset to give clients an exceptional experience and litigate effectively
• Only 1,200 billable hours are required per year, with increased compensation for additional

Compensation:

• Total Pay: $100,000- $285,000
• Base salary: $85,000 per year
• Billable Hour Incentive plan: begins at $5,000 and goes up to $170,000
• Consultation Fee Incentive: $10,000- $20,000 per year
• New Client Origination Bonus- 25% for personal injury clients and discretionary for family law clients
• Annual Performance Bonus – discretionary, based on firm and individual performance

Benefits:

• Competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid holidays + unlimited PTO
• Paid CLE, professional memberships, & licenses
• Relocation pay will be considered if applicable
• Reimbursement for mileage and parking for the court

Growth Path: With strong performance and leadership ability, this associate could have the opportunity to grow into a Managing Attorney and oversee others in the firm.

Core Competencies:

• Self-Starter : able to set personal goals, independently identify solutions, and begin work or undertake projects on their own initiative, without needing to be told or encouraged.
• Independence: Ability to work efficiently on assigned tasks with little to no supervision and to take initiative. Enjoys working hard; is action-oriented. Not fearful of acting with minimal planning, seize more opportunities than others.
• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes—Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Strong Client Service Orientation: Ensures client satisfaction through active listening, high responsiveness, patience, and professionalism. Always maintains a positive and empathetic attitude toward clients. Please resolve the client's concerns to the best of your ability. Provide appropriate solutions and alternatives promptly.

Location: On-site in Austin, TX