Job Description

Job Description Family Law Attorney

Locations: Dallas, TX (1 opening) & Arlington, TX (2 openings)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Work Schedule: 100% On-site | Monday Friday, 8:30 AM 5:30 PM

About the Firm

Bailey & Galyen offers a collaborative work environment built on teamwork, service, and respect. The firm provides significant opportunities for professional growth, hands-on legal experience, and exposure to a high-volume Family Law practice.

Benefits

• Team-oriented and respectful work culture

• Professional growth & development programs

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k)

• Paid holidays, paid sick time, and vacation

• Referral services (prenatal, adoption, childcare, eldercare, etc.)

• Mentorship and invaluable industry knowledge

• Advancement opportunities and career path development

• Exposure to Microsoft Servers, VOIP systems & high-end networking

Role Overview

The Family Law Attorney will manage a caseload of approximately 70 100 cases , representing clients in family court proceedings and related negotiations. This role requires strong experience in the Dallas/Arlington area, excellent courtroom skills, and the ability to supervise and collaborate with support staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in family court hearings, trials, mediations, and negotiations

• Manage and supervise a support team including paralegals and legal assistants

• Communicate with support staff to ensure accurate preparation of case documents

• Interact professionally with court personnel and opposing counsel

• Update clients frequently regarding their legal matters

• Research and develop solutions to achieve optimal outcomes for clients

• Review, revise, and draft pleadings, orders, and motions as needed

• Prepare exhibits and documentation for hearings or trials in partnership with support staff

• Maintain accurate billing entries (Goal: ~6 billable hours/day; ~30 billable hours/week)

• Enter detailed case notes into Needles (CRM)

• Manage email correspondence and case communication

• Maintain a steady schedule of hearings, conferences, and deadlines

Requirements

• 5+ years of Family Law experience

• Active member of the State Bar of Texas

• Familiarity with Dallas/Arlington family law cases

• Ability to handle 70 100 active cases

• Spanish bilingual skills preferred but not required

• Strong litigation and negotiation skills

• Ability to work 100% onsite

Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday,

Similar Jobs