McKinney Lawyer Careers

Associate Attorney

An established, successful law firm in McKinney is seeking an associate attorney who is interested in getting real-life experience in a rapidly-growing family law firm. Our firm’s motto is “Hope. Heal. Thrive.” and we focus on using the law to help people find hope again, heal from the trauma of the court system and legal battle, and move on to thrive in life.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• 1+ years of experience as a family law attorney
• Strong reading, writing, editing, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Independent and goal driven
• Active member of the State Bar of Texas in good standing
• Demonstrates compassion and empathy towards clients and coworkers
• Advocates for clients and is focused on effective and expeditious settlement
• Adheres to high quality professional standards and committed to following the Texas Lawyer’s Creed
• Hungry to learn and sharpen advocacy skills

Other skills that will be considered:

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Experience and comfort in another area of law in addition to family law

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Consulting with potential new clients
• Devise strategies
• Draft, finalize and customize pleadings, discovery and other legal documents
• Communicate with opposing counsel, court personnel, and others in a professional and respectful manner while advocating for our clients
• Attending pre-trial hearings as assigned by managing attorney
• Lead generation through networking

Pay and Benefits:

• Pay structure DOE
• Annual performance reviews with the potential for raises
• Structured PTO, sick time, and paid holidays
• Access to employer-sponsored health insurance plan*
• IRA with employer-matching*

*Some restrictions apply.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to https://www.indeed.com/job/family-law-attorney-fbc8ebbfc634fdf1?_gl=1*n4rvqw*_gcl_au*MTkyMTQzMjk4OS4xNjkyNjQyODUy 

Paralegal

A boutique law firm located in the McKinney area is seeking an in-office paralegal with at least one year of family law experience. The position involves completing day-to-day tasks within family law. This position requires strong reading, writing, editing, and organizational skills. Attention to detail is a must. Compensation is determined by experience and skill set.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Drafting pleadings, motions, orders, discovery, inventory and appraisements, settlement offers, etc.
• Legal research on LexisNexis and writing topic-based memos and briefs.
• Electronic filing with the courts.
• Trial preparation and possible court attendance.
• Communicating with the courts.
• Communicating with clients and opposing parties.
• Answer phones and forward calls.
• Maintaining calendar, deadlines, and reminders for the team.
• Creating and organizing client files.
• Meeting billable goals
• Tracking data in the firm-management software.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• At least 1 year experience as a family law paralegal
• Able to work in office
• Must be able to conform to the firm’s current organizational methods and practices.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Two professional references
• Background check
• High School Diploma or Equivalent. Associate degree preferred.
• Must be willing to share an office space with another employee

Compensation/Benefits

• Full-time position. Approximately 40 hours a week. 
• Hourly pay range: $22+ per hour
• Paid holidays and structured paid time off
• Opportunities for networking and volunteering are available through the firm

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to https://www.indeed.com/job/experienced-family-law-paralegal-1-year-family-law-experience-required-712fec469baa161f?_gl=1*j5j2hg*_gcl_au*MTkyMTQzMjk4OS4xNjkyNjQyODUy