Family Law Attorney

Dallas TX Full-Time Hybrid

We are seeking an accomplished Family Law Attorney to join a highly respected and growing Family Law practice. This opportunity is ideal for a Partner or Senior Associate with a proven track record of handling sophisticated family law matters and the ability to originate and maintain a portable book of business. The successful candidate will be passionate about advocating for clients committed to delivering exceptional legal counsel and eager to grow their practice within a collaborative full-service law firm that offers significant long-term leadership and business development opportunities.

This position is well suited for an entrepreneurial attorney who thrives in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an independent practice and building lasting client relationships.

• Manage a sophisticated family law practice including high-net-worth divorce child custody child support spousal maintenance property division and post-divorce enforcement matters.
• Represent clients throughout all phases of litigation including temporary orders mediation hearings arbitration settlement negotiations and trial.
• Develop and execute strategic litigation plans tailored to each clients legal and personal objectives.
• Conduct depositions prepare witnesses argue contested motions and represent clients in court proceedings.
• Draft and negotiate complex marital settlement agreements premarital and postnuptial agreements parenting plans and related family law documents.
• Advise clients on complex financial matters involving business interests executive compensation retirement assets trusts and real property.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional legal service and trusted counsel.
• Originate new business and continue developing an established family law practice.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions for clients.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the continued growth and development of the Family Law practice.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Texas State Bar.
• Minimum of 8 years of family law experience preferably at the senior associate or partner level.
• Demonstrated success handling complex family law litigation from inception through trial.
• Proven ability to independently manage a sophisticated family law caseload.
• Established portable book of business with demonstrated client origination experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent courtroom advocacy negotiation legal writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong business development mindset with the ability to cultivate and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.
• Passion for family law and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service.

• Board Certification in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization is highly preferred.
• Experience representing high-net-worth individuals business owners executives and professionals.
• Extensive trial experience involving complex custody disputes business valuations and significant marital estates.
• Leadership experience mentoring associates or leading legal teams.
• Established relationships within the Texas legal and business communities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to expand and grow a thriving family law practice.
• Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary legal practices to provide strategic client solutions.