Attorney

Full job description:

LLS began as a boutique family law firm, but has grown into a general practice law firm that spans across Texas through five regional offices. Most attorneys continue to practice family law, but most also specialize in one of the firm's other practice areas including wills and probate; business litigation; personal injury; criminal law; and immigration.

LLS is not a traditional brick-and-mortar firm, and it doesn’t try to be. LLS desires a modern family-friendly lifestyle. An attorney doesn’t have to be tied to one office and traditional work hours to become one of the best attorneys in their region. It is certainly possible to be a preeminent litigator and still be an involved and dedicated mother or father, wife or husband. LLS seeks to assist attorneys in maintaining work-life balance through remote work eligibility, PTO, holidays, and early closing on Fridays.

At the same time, we expect absolute dedication to our clients and their cases. Our Firm motto is, “show love, be better, kick butt, take names.” We know that if we show love to everyone we come into contact with (including clients, court staff, and opposing counsel) and continue to become better at what we do every day, then we will ultimately become leaders in our industry. We reward employees handsomely when they demonstrate the ability to live out that motto in their attitude and practice.

If you feel like you have what it takes to win over clients and courts, and don't want to be forced to sit at a desk in business attire M-F 8a to 5p, then LLS may be the firm for you!

Required Qualifications:

To be considered for the position, you must meet all of the following required qualifications. Do not apply if you do not qualify. Your application will not be considered.

1. You must be licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Texas.

2. You must not have any felony conviction, misdemeanor conviction for a crime of moral turpitude, or disciplinary history with the State Bar of Texas.

3. You must have 2 years of continuous experience with one employer within the last four years. (Law school may be considered continuous employment for exceptional candidates.)

4. You must be able to reside within 60 miles of the principal office you are applying to within 180 days of employment. This is a fully remote position. The position is remote eligible, but it requires frequent, if not daily, court and office appearances.

5. You must be willing to practice family law and one other area of your choice.

6. You must be able to maintain a of 1800 billable hours per year.

7. You must be willing to work occasional nights and weekends. This is a salaried position and requires more than 40 hours in some weeks.

8. You must be willing to attend professional and social events and understand that lead generation is part of the requirements for the position. Attorneys are provided origination bonuses for their efforts.

9. You must be willing to travel on occasion. Mileage, meals, and lodging are provided when traveling further than a county contiguous to the county in which you primarily work or reside.

Preferred Qualifications:

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

1. Two or more years of family law experience.

2. Fluency in a language other than English.

3. Graduation in the top 25% of the attorney’s law school class.

4. Participation in law review.

5. Demonstrated success in law school advocacy competitions.

Compensation and Benefits:

1. Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

(This position will be filled with a base salary in the range of $85,000 to $115,000.00.)

2. Performance bonuses.

3. Origination bonuses.

4. Longevity bonuses.

5. Professional development bonuses.

6. Paid time off (holiday, vacation, and sick time).

7. Paid health, dental, vision, and disability insurance.

8. 401k with employer matching and no vesting period.

9. Remote work eligibility.

10. 38-hour work week with early closure on Fridays.

11. Paid professional development and CLE attendance.

Application and Hiring Process:

To apply:

1. Email a resume and cover letter to Chelsea Martinez, Human Resources and Operations Manager, at Chelsea@llslaw.com. Your cover letter should describe why you want to work at LLS; why LLS should want you to work at LLS; why you have been or will be successful as a family law attorney; and what other fields of law you have experience in or feel you would excel in. The job of an attorney is to be a salesperson to courts, judges, and clients. Your cover letter will be reviewed to gauge your ability to be persuasive and professional in writing.

2. If you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to complete a background check. Not all criminal history will disqualify an applicant. Felony criminal convictions, convictions for misdemeanor crimes of moral turpitude, and public disciplinary actions taken by the State Bar of Texas will disqualify an applicant. Refusal to consent to the background investigation, and/or failure to be honest and candid concerning criminal convictions will disqualify a candidate.

3. Upon completion of the background check, an initial interview will be conducted by Zoom.

4. Candidates who perform satisfactorily in the initial interview will be selected for a panel interview with personnel from the office for which they have applied by Zoom.

5. Candidates who perform satisfactorily in the panel interview will be invited for an in-person interview with a Managing Attorney in the office for which they applied. An offer for employment will be tendered to the candidate if the Managing Attorney makes that recommendation following the in-person interview.

Thank you so much for your interest in a position with LLS. We are always looking for strong, intelligent, compassionate advocates who strive for excellence in all they do. We hope that is you!

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• family law: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• license to practice law in Texas (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Temple, TX 76504: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Temple, TX 76504

Salary : $85,000 - $115,000