Family Law Litigation Lawyer

$85,000 - $85,000/Yr

Hembree Bell Law, Pllc - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

About the position

Hembree Bell Law is seeking a Family Law Litigation Lawyer to join our dynamic team in Austin, TX. This position is ideal for someone who has a few years of experience post-law school and is looking to specialize in family law. The firm is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of divorce and custody situations, ensuring that every detail is managed with care and excellence. As a litigator, you will be responsible for representing clients in court, providing strategic advice, and working towards amicable settlements when possible. You will be supported by a skilled team that handles drafting, client consultations, and administrative tasks, allowing you to focus on trial preparation and courtroom advocacy. At Hembree Bell Law, we pride ourselves on our team-centered approach, which emphasizes collaboration and empathy in resolving family law matters. You will engage in ongoing professional development to enhance your skills both inside and outside the courtroom. The firm values integrity, excellence, service, and teamwork, and we are looking for someone who embodies these principles. You will play a crucial role in advancing the firm's reputation as a premier family law practice in Central Texas, ensuring that clients receive an A+ customer experience throughout their legal journey. This position is not suited for new graduates unless they can demonstrate significant courtroom experience through mock trials, clinics, or previous paralegal work. A Texas law license is required, or candidates must be in the process of obtaining one if relocating. The compensation for this role starts at $85,000 annually, with additional incentives and a robust benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Working with families dealing with divorce and custody situations from case initiation until every last detail is handled.
• Playing nice with others as you embody the HBLF team-centered approach to ensure efficient, strategic, empathetic resolution of family law matters.
• Engaging in ongoing professional development to sharpen your skills both inside and outside the courtroom.
• Helping clients keep 'the main thing the main thing' while making sure the details are handled with excellence and care.
• Delivering an A+ customer experience to every client or potential client of the firm.
• Advancing the HBLF vision to become the premier 'good guy/gal' family law firm in Central Texas.
• Behaving in such a way that opposing counsel breathes a sigh of relief when they see you enter a case, knowing the process will be reasonable and focused on helping families resolve their disputes efficiently.
• Contributing to the continued development and advancement of the HBLF reputation in the greater Austin, San Antonio, and Bell County legal communities.

Requirements

• A commitment to developing advocacy skills both inside and outside the courtroom.
• Litigation experience, even if in another area of law.
• Texas law license (relocating candidates - this would be great for you!).
• Top-tier professionalism and ethics.
• A+ problem-solving skills.
• Stellar, above and beyond communication habits.

Benefits

• Incentive-Based Compensation
• Robust benefits package