Family Law / Probate Attorney

We're hiring a full-time Attorney to be a part of our experienced law firm. Our firm is in the heart of Denton, TX, serving clients in North Texas and throughout the great State of Texas, where we specialize in complex family law, probate, and guardianship cases.

STRONG APPLICANTS:

Ideal candidates will have two or more years of litigation experience, with experience handling:

• Family law matters including divorce, enforcements, modifications, protective orders, and other family law-related matters
• Any Probate experience is also a plus: including will contests, dependent administrations, independent administrations, and other related matters.

Candidates also should have:

• Working knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Texas Rules of Evidence;
• A license in good standing to practice law in the State of Texas;
• Strong ethical standards, work ethics, interpersonal skills, and willingness to learn and grow professionally;
• Proven experience providing a high standard of service and professionalism to clients, especially when there are emotional challenges;
• Desire to think outside the box and work to find new solutions to fit a client's legal needs; and
• Possess high-level verbal and written skills to effectively communicate with clients, attorneys, contractors, and employees.

Experience with discovery, mediation/ arbitration, and separate property claims is a plus.

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Managing your caseloads and the professional legal staff assigned to assist your cases;
• Draft pleadings, motions, and orders for your clients;
• Meeting all deadlines, including those placed on short notice (as the case requires);
• Appear in court when required (examples include temporary order hearings, final trials, and other hearings as appropriate);
• Perform legal research using Westlaw and other platforms;
• Interview witnesses and work with specialists on cases;
• Prepare for trials, hearings, depositions, mediations, and other case requirements as applicable; and
• Assist senior attorneys in complex cases.

If this job matches your skills and you are interested in joining our team, please apply with your resume and references.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OFFERED

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:

• Retirement program with employer match;
• Health, dental, & vision insurance (national plans);
• Paid professional membership/ continuing legal education credits (as applicable);
• Generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave;
• Paid team-building events and parties; and
• A collegial work environment valuing quality work and a work-life balance.

Earning potential is not limited, as an attorney bonus program is available to reward collections, etc. The base salary (the range listed in this announcement) is based on experience and skills, not necessarily years of practice.

All inquiries will be maintained in strict confidence.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

We are an established law firm that has served our clients in Denton, the DFW Metroplex, and throughout the great State of Texas for over 30 years. We specialize in complex Family Law, Probate, and Guardianship matters.

The Law Office of David S. Bouschor, II, P.C. is proud of the excellent reputation we've earned from our clients and colleagues for providing exceptional legal services and honest business practices. We are growing our firm and looking to add great people to our team. This firm puts people first, and we take care of our own. If this opportunity sounds like a good match, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Willing to undergo a background check for employment purposes in accordance with state and federal laws?

License/Certification:

• Texas State Bar licence in good standing (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000