Family Law Attorney

Who We Are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to serve clients and enjoy work/life balance. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Bailey & Galyen. As one of the leading consumer law firms, Bailey & Galyen, Official Law Firm Sponsor of The Texas Rangers— serving Texas as well as the surrounding states for over 40 years is growing through our incredibly talented and diverse team members who are committed to total client satisfaction. At Bailey & Galyen, we cultivate an environment where all team members are provided with the resources and support needed to produce their best work.

Who We're Looking For

Bailey & Galyen is looking for a Family Law attorney to support the Arlington Office, to assist in the resolution of family law matters. Schedule hours are primarily 8a-5p, Monday - Friday with occasional weekend and after-hours projects.

What You'll Be Doing

The Attorney will be representing clients in family court proceedings or in related negotiations.

• Supervise support team
• Communicate with support team
• Interact with court personnel
• Update clients regarding their legal matter
• Research solutions to achieve the best results possible for the client
• Review and revise documents drafted by support team
• Draft pleadings, orders or motions if needed
• Work with support team to prepare exhibits and required documents for hearings and trials
• Input time into the billing system
• Input notes into Needles
• Email correspondence
• Attend hearings, trials, and mediations
• Provide representation for clients in court in legal cases as pertains to family law
• Oversee and manage the legal issues that transpire between parties
• Uphold a steady schedule of hearings, court appearances, and conferences

What You Bring

The full time Family Law Attorney will have 3-5 years of experience assisting clients.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years family law experience
• Active member of State Bar
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus but not required.

Benefits:

• Salary is commensurable to years of experience
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Bonuses, Bar Dues, CLEs, Personal Referral Bonuses
• Bonuses are performance driven

What We'll Bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• We welcome solo practitioners who can transfer their client base to our firm, allowing them to focus on practicing law while we handle the legal administration
• A work environment built on teamwork, service, and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Generous paid holidays, paid sick time and vacation
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, eldercare, and more
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to travel to offsite assignments

Belonging at Bailey & Galyen

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace and celebrate diverse perspectives and value unique individual contributions and experiences. We believe each team member has an important role in the ongoing success of the firm. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. We foster a culture of belonging, mutual respect, teamwork, and empowerment.

Bailey & Galyen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person