Family Law Attorney part time contract

Family Law Attorney – Part-Time (Hybrid)
Austin, TX | Hybrid or Remote, with Local Court Appearances | Part-Time, with a Full-Time Option
Our client is an established, busy family law firm in Austin. It has a strong reputation and a steady stream of referrals. Demand has grown past current capacity so the firm is adding an attorney to help serve its clients. The firm is led by an easygoing, supportive partner and runs as a small, close-knit team. The firm is looking for a part-time family law attorney to support its active caseload. This is a hands-on litigation role with regular court appearances and depositions in Travis, Williamson and Hays counties. There is plenty of work for someone who wants to grow the role into a full-time position.
Responsibilities Of The Family Law Attorney Position
Handle motion practice in family law matters, including drafting, filing and arguing motions
Manage discovery: drafting and responding to requests, reviewing productions and resolving disputes
Take and defend depositions
Appear in court for hearings in Travis, Williamson and Hays counties
Cover the caseload and keep matters moving while the partner is away, especially during the summer
Work closely with the partner and a legal assistant who handles intake, scheduling and billing
Qualifications For The Family Law Attorney Position
J.D. and active Texas bar license in good standing
5+ years of family law experience
Hands-on experience with motion practice, discovery and depositions
Comfortable appearing in court on your own; familiarity with Travis, Williamson and Hays County courts is a strong plus
Based in or near Austin, or able to appear locally on short notice
Organized, dependable and able to work on your own with good judgment
Details Of The Family Law Attorney Position
Schedule: Part-time (20 hours week), with flexibility to go full-time
Location: Hybrid, in office or remote, with frequent in-person court appearances and depositions in the Austin area
Support: A dedicated legal assistant handles intake, scheduling and billing and paralegal assists with case workup
Compensation
Pay: The annualized pay for this position ranges from $150,000 to $190,000 when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate's preference (each candidate's pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate's competitiveness for the position).
Benefits: In addition to pay, all Latitude Attorneys and other legal professionals working on contract engagements receive complimentary professional liability insurance coverage. All Latitude employees (including those on contract engagements) are also eligible for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, and complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance. A qualified 401k plan is also available. Benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.
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