Associate Attorney


Job Details

Modern Family Law is seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney in the San Antonio Texas Market. We offer a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate leader to support our San Antonio office and assist in its growth. If you are a forward-thinking and compassionate Attorney and leader, we encourage you to apply.


Compensation: total comp $100,000 to $175,000.


Why do our Attorneys love our firm?

We empower our attorneys for success by providing dedicated Finance, Marketing, IT, and HR teams to free them up to passionately advocate for their clients. You ll be part of a collaborative, supportive team of other attorneys and Managing Attorneys to share insights and best practices. We are eager to provide you with the tools and support you need.


Here are some of the benefits we offer:

  • Work/life balance: The ability to work remotely or from the office (at the employee s discretion), a common goal of billable hours per month.
  • Earning potential: base compensation with performance-based incentives, profitability bonuses, and an income guarantee to ensure stability.
  • Benefits: Comprehensive benefits include healthcare options in Texas and a retirement plan with immediate participation and matching.
  • Technology: Our Mac-based hardware and cutting-edge software solutions enable a collaborative and communicative remote environment.
  • Development: our Professional Development program allows Attorneys at all levels to be successful at MFL and help you to support your team.


What makes a successful Attorney at Modern Family?

  • Drive: Manage day-to-day operations, productivity, and profitability of San Antonio offices, including work product and billable hours goals.
  • Mentor: Encourage team development through education, motivation, and one-on-one counseling. Lead your team in a professional and positive manner.
  • Partnership: Partner with Talent Acquisition on the recruitment of Attorneys and assist in the recruitment and hiring of Paralegals. Partner with HR to ensure compliance with Firm policies and procedures. Meet as needed with Managing Attorneys and department leaders to ensure the local team is receiving the support they need from their respective departments.
  • Legal Expertise: Perform initial client consultations and retain new clients, advise clients concerning family law matters, prepare and present cases to judicial officers, represent clients in court and other case-related proceedings, prepare and draft legal documents, negotiate settlements, confer with colleagues with specialties in appropriate areas of legal issues to establish and verify bases for legal proceedings.


If this sounds good to you, here s what we will need:

  • Educated: JD and be licensed and in good standing in the California state bar.
  • Experienced: 3+ years of experience practicing Family Law; experience with litigation, family law, and leading a team required.
  • Tech Savvy: be comfortable using tech to reach clients and communicate with your team.
  • Team Oriented: Excellent work ethic with the desire to coach and mentor your team and advocate for our clients.
  • Agile: The ability to change directions when needed and thrive in a dynamic environment.


We're proud to be an equal employment opportunity provider to all people in accordance with all applicable laws. Inclusion and diversity are in our identity! Modern Family Law is happy to make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position as well as throughout the application process.


Be a part of Modern Family Law, and be a part of helping people transition to the rest of their lives.





 Modern Family Law

 07/02/2024

 all cities,TX