Family Lawyer Position in Dallas, Texas

Join Our Dallas Team as a Family Lawyer

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. As our firm grows, we are looking to bring our signature level of service to Dallas. If you are a motivated self-starter with an excellent track record and reputation in Dallas, we want to talk to you.

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. We aim to make this time as painless as possible for our clients while achieving exceptional results.

Who We Are Looking For

We are proud of our firm family and are looking for just the right Associate Attorney (or Senior Associate) 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 needed, to get the job done. If you think you fit the bill, keep reading.

Qualities That Will Set You Apart

1. You love people. We help them during the toughest times of their lives, and we provide a level of service that goes beyond anything in our industry. We call this connecting with compassion (and there’s our fourth core value, if you’re counting).
2. You are tech-savvy. We leverage technology to enhance the client journey. New tools and new processes mean you have to be able to adapt as technology changes to stay on the cutting edge of the level of service we provide our clients.
3. You must be drama-free. We have cultivated a drama-free workplace. We are big believers in being accountable to ourselves and taking responsibility for the things we can change.
4. You love working hard and being rewarded for it. Our goal is to nurture the best of the best. You’ll hear us say we want to be end game for our people – the place they come and stay because they couldn’t imagine working anywhere else.

What You’ll Do

The family lawyer will be responsible for all aspects of family law litigation and will:

• Handle 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; and
• Positively represent our firm and brand in court, in the community, and online.

What You Need

• At least three years of family law experience
• A passion to be outstanding
• A growth-mindset
• A reputation for providing white glove service

What You’ll Get

• 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

To Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to info at versustexas.com. Be sure you put the word “resume” in the subject line. In your cover letter, you must include a paragraph about the book you most recently read, and tell us why you liked or did not like the book.

We want people who love people and want to work specifically for our firm. We know the application process is more involved than most, but it is because we are looking for folks looking for a long-term home and even ones who believe Varghese Summersett is their “end game.”

About the Firm

Varghese Summersett is a fast-growing law firm with a supportive and fun-loving team. If you want to work in an environment where you can learn and grow, support an expanding business, and build a healthy culture, here is what you need to know to apply:

• We were listed in the Top 10% of the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies.
• We have been named a Best Place to Work in Fort Worth.
• We were named Best Place for Working Parents.

If you’re looking for boring and easy, you won’t find that here. We put our best foot forward, all the time. We believe being great means taking care of our clients like we would a family member. That in turn takes a lot of hard work, sacrifice, and perseverance.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• 14 days paid time off
• 10 holidays
• 5 days Work From Home
• 401(k)
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Pet Adoption Leave

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person in Dallas