Career Opportunities
We are a close-knit group at Varghese Summersett PLLC. We hire the best so we can provide our clients with unparalleled legal services. We also pride ourselves in providing a really great place to work; somewhere our folks are happy to come in every day.
We believe that professional success is enhanced by a rich personal life, and we encourage every member of our firm to enjoy their personal and family lives, and to be active locally and in philanthropic efforts.
Family Law Paralegal
We are looking for a full-time Family Law Paralegal. The candidate must have a positive attitude and enjoy customer service. We are not your average law firm. We are a tight-knit group and we all watch out for one another. We work hard and have fun. We’re very focused on maintaining the great and supportive work environment we have in place. We’re looking for a true team player.
The Family Law Paralegal will be the first point of contact with all callers and visitors, including potential and current clients, so exceptional phone skills and demeanor is a must. The client relations specialist will also be responsible for numerous administrative duties and must be able to multitask in a high-pressure environment. The right person must be passionate about working in the legal industry and be able to work as a team, as well as independently. Pay is commensurate with experience.
Visit https://www.familytexas.com to learn more about our Family Law Group.
Daily Job Duties:
- Answer a high volume of incoming calls to the firm, maintaining excellent customer service at all times.
- Promptly respond to client questions and messages by phone, email or through our case management platform.
- Contact clients about court settings, payments, case progression, and reviews.
- Maintain and update documents related to client accounts.
- Coordinate calls, meetings, and communications between attorneys and clients and potential clients.
- Follow-up on all overnight or missed calls intercepted by the answering service in a timely manner.
- Promptly follow up with potential clients.
- Maintain attorneys’ schedules and calendars.
- Draft and e-file letters and motions on behalf of attorneys.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and patiently guide them through a difficult process.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with court staff.
- Ensure that our office and common areas are clean and presentable at all times.
- Positively represent our brand and firm/
- Assist marketing team in developing marketing materials and proposals
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or proven experience in client relations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Friendly and welcoming personality
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Excellent telephone etiquette
- Excellent customer/client service skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to take on tasks and responsibilities outside the job description
- Exhibit a self-starter mentality than can identify gaps in workflow and come up with creative solutions
- Ability to embody our brand and company culture
- Marketing experience is a plus
- Court or legal experience is a plus
Please send a resume and cover letter to info at versustexas.com. In your cover letter, make sure you include a paragraph about the book you most recently read, and tell us why you liked or did not like the book.
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Family Lawyer
We’re off to the races at Varghese Summersett Family Law Group! We’ve seen tremendous growth in our family law division and we’re looking to expand our team – with the best of the best in family law.
- Are you a family lawyer looking for a dynamic, modern firm that appreciates talent, hard work, and dedication?
- Are you looking for a place where your talents are appreciated and there is room for professional growth and financial reward?
- Are you passionate about your work and committed to providing the best possible service to your clients?
If you answered yes to all of the above, we want to hear from you!
Who We Are
Varghese Summersett is a criminal defense and family law firm. Varghese Summersett PLLC is the criminal division; Varghese Summersett Family Law Group is the family law practice. Both divisions are based in downtown Fort Worth on the 16th floor of the gorgeous One City Place Building. (Check out our family practice at familytexas.com and criminal division at versustexas.com).
At Varghese Summersett, we pride ourselves on being a different kind of law firm. We’re not stuffy or old-fashioned – we’re forward-thinking and modern. We’re a team of legal professionals who are passionate about our work and committed to providing the best possible service to our clients. We’re also pretty good at having fun – after all, we believe that life is too short to spend it working in a job that you don’t love!
But since this job post is about Varghese Summersett Family Law Group you should know that we are a full-service family law practice. We help individuals and families navigate emotionally-charged family law matters, including divorce, mediation, child custody disputes, child support, property and asset division, spousal support, prenuptial agreements, and post-divorce modifications. Our goal is to make this time as painless as possible for our clients, while achieving exceptional results.
Who We Want
We are proud of our firm family and are looking for just the right Associate Attorney to join our family law practice. The best candidates are results-oriented, solution-focused, and team players. They love the law and are fierce advocates for their clients. They have a can-do attitude and are willing to do whatever it takes, whenever it is needed, to get the job done. If you think you fit the bill, keep reading.
What You’ll Do
The family lawyer will be responsible for all aspects of family law litigation and will:
- Handle a high caseload of family law cases from start to finish
- Conduct potential client interviews and develop strategies for each case
- Prepare cases for mediation, hearings and trial
- Handle discovery, including requests for production of documents, depositions, and interrogatories
- Review pleadings, motions, and orders
- Conduct legal research as needed
- Maintain excellent client communication and develop strong relationships with clients and court personnel
- Positively represent our firm and brand in court, in the community, and online
What You Need
- Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the State Bar of Texas
- At least three years of family law experience (We will consider less if you’re exceptional.)
- A passion to be outstanding
What You’ll Get
- A job that is both challenging and rewarding
- An opportunity to grow with a fast-paced and expanding law firm
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- A collaborative and supportive work environment
- A chance to work with some of the best attorneys in the state of Texas
How To Apply
You can apply through this site, but to be placed at the top of the list (and demonstrate your attention to detail) also send us a short statement about the book you most recently read, and tell us why you liked or did not like the book. You can email us at info at versustexas.com.
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Content Writer
Are you a newspaper reporter or professional writer who is looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for creating high-quality content that engages, informs, and converts? Are you looking for a supportive work environment that truly cares about its team members and embraces a work-life balance?
If so, we want to hear from you!
Our busy – and growing – law practice is looking for a talented and experienced writer to join our writing team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating content for a variety of projects, including websites, blogs, guest articles, video scripts, podcasts, and more.
The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to produce high-quality content quickly and efficiently. The right person must be able to take complex topics and break them down into easy-to-understand language. The person we hire will be comfortable working independently with little direction, as well as collaboratively with our team. Pay is commensurate with experience.
Who We Are:
Varghese Summersett is a criminal defense and family law firm. Varghese Summersett PLLC is the criminal division; Varghese Summersett Family Law Group is the family law practice. Both divisions are based in downtown Fort Worth on the 16th floor of the gorgeous One City Place Building. (Check out our family practice at familytexas.com and criminal division at versustexas.com).
No matter what branch you work in – content writers work in all of them – we pride ourselves on being a team of passionate, hard-working, and fun individuals. We are truly a family here (in fact, many of our employees are married) and we take care of each other. We also believe that life is too short to spend it working in a job that you don’t love!
If you’re looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic and growing organization where your hard work will be appreciated, keep reading!
Who We Want
We are proud of our firm family and are looking for just the right person to join our writing team. The best candidates are resourceful, results-oriented, and have a passion for writing all kinds of content. They aren’t scared off by complex – or even dry – topics and can take direction and feedback well. Our content writers wear many hats, so the ability to juggle multiple projects at once is a must.
What You’ll Do
The content writer will work with other writers at the firm to produce content for a variety of projects. These will include, but are not limited to:
- An upcoming book
- A variety of websites and blogs
- Guests posts
- Podcast scripts
- Newsletters
- Press releases and media statements
The content writer will be responsible for creating content that is accurate, engaging, and informative. The content must also be well researched and free of errors.
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or English
- At least five years of professional writing experience
- Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and research skills
- Able to multitask and prioritize deadlines
- Strong understanding of SEO best practices
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficiency with computer writing programs and social media
- Ability to work independently with little daily supervision
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Good time management skills
- Ability to embody our brand and company culture
- Court or legal experience or interest is a plus
What You’ll Get
- A job that is both challenging and rewarding
- An opportunity to grow with a fast-paced and expanding law firm
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- A collaborative and supportive work environment
- A chance to work with some of the best attorneys and staff in the state of Texas
How To Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to us at info at versustexas.com. Please include writing samples and a short statement about the book you most recently read – and why you liked or did not like the book.
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Criminal Defense Lawyer
We’re growing!
While others tightened their belts during the pandemic, we doubled down. Business is booming and we’re looking to bring on the best and brightest in criminal defense.
If you’re looking for a job that’s boring and easy, you won’t find it here. We’re committed to being exceptional and delivering exceptional results to our clients. The results we achieve in and out of the courtroom come from hard work, discipline, and perseverance. It sometimes takes late nights and weekends to be great – but we do what it takes.
If you want to be part of a team that is committed, fiercely loyal to one another, and puts family above self, then we can’t wait to hear from you.
Who We Are:
Varghese Summersett is one of the fastest-growing criminal defense firms in North Texas. We were founded in 2014 and, just a few years later, were named one of the fastest-growing businesses in the country by Inc. 5000. Currently, we have 11 attorneys who are considered the best and brightest in their field. Collectively, we have more than 120 years of experience and have tried more than 750 cases before state and federal juries.
We recently added a family law branch and are growing by leaps and bounds in that division as well. (Check us out our criminal practice at versustexas.com and our family law practice at familytexas.com).
Did we mention we have more 5-star Google reviews than any other defense firm in North Texas?
Who We Want:
We are proud of our firm family and are looking for just the right Associate Attorney to join our criminal defense practice. Are you results-oriented, solution-focused, and a team player? Do you love the law and want to be a fierce advocate for your clients? Do you have a can-do attitude and are willing to outwork every other attorney in the courtroom? If you answered yes to all of these, then keep reading!
What You’ll Do:
- Handle a high caseload of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases from start to finish
- Manage discovery, investigate cases, negotiate with prosecutors, take cases to trial
- Work with senior partners on a wide variety of cases, ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies
- Maintain excellent client communication and develop strong relationships with clients and court personnel
- Positively represent our firm and brand in court, in the community, and online
What You Need:
- Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the State Bar of Texas
- At least three years of criminal law experience (We will consider less if you’re exceptional.)
- A passion to be outstanding
What You’ll Get:
- A job that is both challenging and rewarding
- An opportunity to grow with a fast-paced and expanding law firm
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- A collaborative and supportive work environment
- A chance to work with some of the best attorneys in the state of Texas
How To Apply:
You can apply through this site, but to be placed at the top of the list (and demonstrate your attention to detail) also send us a short statement about the book you most recently read, and tell us why you liked or did not like the book.
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Client Relations Specialist
We are looking for a full-time, tech-savvy Client Relations Specialist. The candidate must have a positive attitude and enjoy customer service. We are not your average law firm. We are a tight-knit group and we all watch out for one another. We work hard and have fun. We’re very focused on maintaining the great and supportive work environment we have in place. We’re looking for a true team player.
The Client Relations Specialist will be the first point of contact with all callers and visitors, including potential and current clients, so exceptional phone skills and demeanor is a must. The client relations specialist will also be responsible for numerous administrative duties and must be able to multitask in a high-pressure environment. The right person must be passionate about working in the legal industry and be able to work as a team, as well as independently. Pay is commensurate with experience.
Daily Job Duties:
- Answer a high volume of incoming calls to the firm, maintaining excellent customer service at all times.
- Promptly respond to client questions and messages by phone, email or through our case management platform.
- Contact clients about court settings, payments, case progression, and reviews.
- Maintain and update documents related to client accounts.
- Coordinate calls, meetings, and communications between attorneys and clients and potential clients.
- Follow-up on all overnight or missed calls intercepted by the answering service in a timely manner.
- Promptly follow up with potential clients.
- Maintain attorneys’ schedules and calendars.
- Draft and e-file letters and motions on behalf of attorneys.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and patiently guide them through a difficult process.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with court staff.
- Ensure that our office and common areas are clean and presentable at all times.
- Positively represent our brand and firm/
- Assist marketing team in developing marketing materials and proposals
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or proven experience in client relations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Friendly and welcoming personality
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Excellent telephone etiquette
- Excellent customer/client service skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize deadlines
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to take on tasks and responsibilities outside the job description
- Exhibit a self-starter mentality than can identify gaps in workflow and come up with creative solutions
- Ability to embody our brand and company culture
- Marketing experience is a plus
- Court or legal experience is a plus
Please send a resume and cover letter to Melody Lanier, Media Relations Director, at melody@versustexas.com. In your cover letter, make sure you include a paragraph about the book you most recently read, and tell us why you liked or did not like the book.
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Intake Specialist
Varghese Summersett is looking for a motivated, self-starter with exceptional communications skills to join our intake team. The position’s focus is to confidently present information about our criminal defense practice and attorneys to potential clients with the goal of encouraging the decision to hire our firm. This position requires strong communication skills by phone, text, email and through our secure client portal. Our intake specialists must be able to manage a high call volume and work effectively on a deadline.
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Internships
Social Media Intern
Are you a college student looking for a part-time position managing social media? We are looking for a motivated, dynamic social media intern to join our team. Candidates should be able to work at least 15 hours a week at our busy downtown Fort Worth office. This opportunity is ideal for students or recent graduates in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, advertising or digital media. The social media intern will be responsible for creating social media posts on all platforms, planning social media calendars, and assisting with brainstorming campaigns. The right candidate must be passionate about social media and be able to work as a team, as well as independently. The internship will be in-person with some remote work possible.
Responsibilities:
- Writing and designing posts for our criminal and family law social media platforms that are engaging and consistent with our brand
- Managing social media calendar
- Tracking and analyzing data on post performances and reporting to management
- Assisting with other marketing campaigns
- Performing other tasks related to our brand’s social media presence, as required.
Required skills:
- Expert knowledge of all social media platforms
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Amazing attention to detail
- Creative
- Positive
- Photography and video skills are a plus
- Experience with Canva and Social Sprout is a plus
- Interest in criminal or family law is a plus
Please send a resume, cover letter and examples or links to your work to Melody Lanier, Media Relations Director, at melody@versustexas.com. Please include a paragraph about which social media platform is most effective for law firms, and why you believe that.
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Legal Internships
Internships offer the opportunity to work with our career trial attorneys and assist clients who are facing the biggest problems in their lives. Outstanding law students and undergraduate students on the pre-law track come to Varghese Summersett for the opportunity to train with our attorneys. Interns perform a variety of tasks ranging from research to assisting with trial prep. We offer paid positions throughout the year. Interns typically work around 20 hours a week during the spring and fall semesters and up to 30 hours a week during the summer.
To apply for an internship: Send resume, cover letter and references to Melody Lanier at melody@versustexas.com. Cover letters should be addressed to:
Benson Varghese
Managing Partner
Varghese Summersett PLLC
300 Throckmorton Street, Suite 1650
Fort Worth, TX 76102
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