Family Law Litigation Attorney

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Family Law Litigation Attorney focusing on litigation and courtroom advocacy at a respected Dallas-based firm. Significant courtroom exposure and a support-driven model for handling cases.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Argue contested hearings, temporary orders hearings, and family law trials
Lead mediations and adversarial settlement negotiations
Conduct depositions and prepare clients and witnesses for testimony
Develop litigation strategies and take over matters when negotiations fail
Review and revise motions, pleadings, and responses prepared by the drafting/paralegal team
Guide clients through court appearances with a trauma-informed and client-centered approach
Serve as the lead courtroom advocate while leveraging internal support teams for drafting, intake, and trial preparation
Collaborate with dedicated paralegals responsible for exhibit binders, trial notebooks, and hearing preparation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Texas Bar license or documented reciprocity process underway
Minimum 3+ years of family law litigation experience; OR 5+ years of civil litigation experience with a demonstrated interest in transitioning into family law
Strong courtroom experience handling contested hearings, motions, mediations, and/or trials
Experience taking depositions and preparing witnesses
Ability to manage emotionally sensitive matters with professionalism and emotional intelligence
Strong advocacy, negotiation, and litigation strategy skills
Excellent communication skills and confidence in high-conflict situations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance bonus on collected revenue above target
10% origination on cases you bring
Guaranteed minimum bonus in Year 1
Health, dental, vision, life, HSA
401(k) with 3% match after one year
PTO, WFH flexibility
Paid bar dues, CLE, firm retreats

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Hard Skills & Tools

family law litigationcivil litigationcourtroom advocacydepositionsmotionsmediationnegotiationlitigation strategytrial preparationexhibit binders

Soft Skills

emotional intelligenceprofessionalismadvocacynegotiationcommunicationconfidenceclient-centered approachcollaborationleadershiporganizational skills

Certifications

Texas Bar license