Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

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About the Firm

At Stagg and Associates, PLLC, were more than just a law firm were a boutique team committed to serving our clients with compassion while fostering the professional growth and success of our attorneys. We specialize in family law, estate planning, and criminal law. We are currently seeking an Associate Attorney with a minimum of 2 years of experience in family law to join our growing practice. Experience in estate planning is a strong plus.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Associate Attorney with a minimum of 2 years of experience in family law who is eager to thrive in a role that balances collaboration with autonomy. The ideal candidate is a confident litigator, a strategic legal thinker, and a trusted advisor capable of managing their own caseload while contributing to a supportive, team-oriented environment.

What Were Looking For

• Proven expertise in family law
• Strong litigation, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Excellent legal research and persuasive writing ability
• Ability to balance autonomy with collaboration

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and finalize documents
• Conduct client consultations and develop personalized planning strategies
• Prepare filings
• Handle family law matters, including divorce, custody, and settlements
• Perform detailed legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and agreements
• Manage an independent caseload while meeting firm deadlines and quality standards
• Communicate clearly with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and team members
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and planning
• Stay current on law developments
• Opportunity to bring in and grow your own client base

Core Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing
• 2+ years experience in family law, estate planning experience a plus
• Experience with family law matters such as divorce, custody, and support
• Excellent legal research, writing, and courtroom skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and client communication skills
• Highly organized, with effective time management
• Proficient with remote work and case management tools (Zoom, MS Office, TEAMS)
• Proficient in Spanish, a plus

Job Tags

Remote work, Flexible hours,

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