Family Law Associate Attorney

Summary

Orion Placement is hiring a Family Law Associate Attorney for a fully remote role within Texas. The attorney will independently manage family law cases from intake through resolution, serve as lead counsel in hearings and proceedings, advise clients, draft legal documents, conduct research, negotiate settlements, and coordinate with legal support staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of family law matters involving divorce, child custody, child support, property division, modifications, and enforcement
• Serve as lead attorney on assigned cases and take ownership of case strategy from intake through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement agreements, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and develop practical, well-supported case strategies
• Represent clients as lead counsel in hearings, mediations, negotiations, and other court proceedings
• Advise clients regarding their legal rights, options, risks, and potential outcomes
• Negotiate settlements and work toward efficient, favorable resolutions when appropriate
• Communicate clearly and consistently with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal team members
• Coordinate with legal support staff to keep matters organized, moving forward, and on schedule
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, ethics, responsiveness, and client service in a remote environment

Skills

• Fully remote within Texas, with a preference for candidates in the Austin area
• Candidates must reside within approximately 100 miles of Austin and be able to appear in court when needed
• A dedicated home workspace, high-speed internet, and multiple monitors are required
• Candidates must have an active Texas Bar license in good standing, at least 2 years of family law experience, and demonstrated experience serving as lead attorney on their own cases and representing clients as lead counsel in courtroom hearings or other proceedings
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing
• 2+ years of directly relevant family law experience
• Demonstrated lead attorney experience managing your own family law cases
• Lead courtroom or hearing experience
• Strong legal research, drafting, negotiation, and case-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage deadlines, priorities, and a remote caseload
• Familiarity with Texas family law procedures, local rules, and court practices
• Dedicated home workspace, high-speed internet, and multiple monitors
• * Fully remote within Texas, with a preference for candidates in the Austin area

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Fully remote within Texas, with a preference for candidates in the Austin area
• Candidates must reside within approximately 100 miles of Austin and be able to appear in court when needed
• A dedicated home workspace, high-speed internet, and multiple monitors are required
• Candidates must have an active Texas Bar license in good standing, at least 2 years of family law experience, and demonstrated experience serving as lead attorney on their own cases and representing clients as lead counsel in courtroom hearings or other proceedings
• Active Texas Bar license in good standing
• 2+ years of directly relevant family law experience
• Demonstrated lead attorney experience managing your own family law cases
• Lead courtroom or hearing experience
• Strong legal research, drafting, negotiation, and case-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage deadlines, priorities, and a remote caseload
• Familiarity with Texas family law procedures, local rules, and court practices
• Dedicated home workspace, high-speed internet, and multiple monitors

Nice to Haves

• * Fully remote within Texas, with a preference for candidates in the Austin area

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Fully remote work with meaningful autonomy and flexibility