Family Law Attorney II

Are you a driven and experienced Family Attorney with a passion for building and nurturing client relationships?

Gravis Law is seeking a Senior Family Attorney with 5+ years of experience to join our expanding, reputable firm. At Gravis, we provide a dynamic, supportive environment where self-motivated professionals can elevate their practice through enhanced tools, resources, and operational support, all within our collaborative and innovative approach to law.

We are looking for attorneys who bring an established client base and independent referral network, generating approximately 40% of their own billable work. At Gravis, this foundation will be further supported by our robust marketing efforts, which can supplement your workload with an additional 60% of cases through leads and referrals. Our operational infrastructure is designed to enhance your client relationships, allowing you to focus on what you do best-providing exceptional legal services.

Our ideal candidate is self-directed and thrives with supported autonomy. For those looking to expand their practice, Gravis offers tools, coaching, and a collaborative culture that fosters growth and business development.

Attorneys who value leadership and career advancement will also have opportunities to mentor and guide colleagues as they develop their practices. This role is particularly suited to those aspiring to positions such as partner, principal, or other leadership roles. Attorneys who excel in this role are engaged in business development and take advantage of opportunities to present at one event and one organization leadership event. This commitment offers valuable opportunities to showcase expertise, build professional credibility, enhance visibility in the community, and strengthen referral networks. Attorneys also benefit from access to the firm's extensive resources and support to further their business development efforts.

Gravis Law values work-life integration and offers a competitive compensation and incentive structure that is unique to the industry. Our firm is built on a commitment to making the law uncomplicated for clients and empowering attorneys to thrive.

If you're ready to be part of a growing, forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Successful record of mediation experience?
• Significant and successful trial experience?
• Researching and analyzing the law on complex legal issues
• Writing memorandums, briefs, letters, and other documents
• Professional attitude with a strong sense of discretion to keep sensitive information secure and private
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills when working with clients, members of the court and other employees
• Strong organizational abilities and time management skills to handle many cases at once
• Marketing your and the firm's services to prospective clients
• Performing discovery of various electronically stored data and hard copies of information in preparation for litigation
• Performing due diligence in all matters
• Managing a schedule to allow for consults and closure of consults to sufficient reach production/collection objectives. Depending on practice area this may include outside core hour and weekend consults.
• Closing consults within Gravis range of 30-50% depending on practice area.
• Timely approval of invoices is critical to the health of the business on a month-to-month basis monthly cycle. Failure to do so on a recurring basis may result in disciplinary and timely financial.
• Ensure support staff are fully utilized and productive.
• Accurately and completely update CC with fees, engagement, trust, client information, invoices etc. as required.
• If over-subscribed share work tasks with other attorney and support staff to ensure we are meeting our objective to serve our communities.
• Actively engage in brand (personal and firm) expansion through blogs social media posts, board, and organization participation, etc.
• Actively seek positive comments from successful client engagements and positive star reviews.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

The Attorney is expected to bill an average of 1500 hours annually, with collections expected on 1400 hours of invoices worked while working a full-time employment schedule. This roughly translates to billing 30 hours per week at 50 weeks annually.

WHY WORK FOR DALLAS

At Gravis Law, we create an environment where attorneys can thrive personally and professionally. Here's why you should consider joining our team:

• Steady Client Opportunities: Advanced marketing and referrals provide a consistent flow of cases.
• Innovation & Growth: We invest in tools and technology to simplify legal processes and support your practice.
• Business Development Support: Expand your practice with access to resources, operational support, and lead generation.
• Work-Life Integration: We prioritize a balanced, supportive culture.
• Collaborative Team Environment: Join a team that values mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and teamwork.
• Competitive Compensation: Unique incentives reward both performance and collaboration.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for leadership roles and professional development.
• Community Impact: We actively give back through advocacy and education.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent legal research skills.
• Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• Admission (or eligibility for reciprocal admission) to the bar in the state in which you intend to practice.
• 5+ years of experience as an attorney.

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Duties will be performed in a standard office environment. Employees must have the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with Gravis policy. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to work weekends, holidays, be on call, and some employees could be required to travel overnight on occasion.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the Attorney II. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. These are considered essential duties and are illustrative of those job tasks that are fundamental. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as may be assigned by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Wage:

Annual Salary from $130,000 - $150,000+ Based on experience.

Benefits:

• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching
• Paid time off: Attorneys receive unlimited PTO for Vacation/Sick days
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off: Up to 16 hours annually

Other Compensation: Opportunity to cross train and grow within the organization

Bonus Program: Attorneys are also eligible to participate in the Attorney Bonus Program

Equal Pay.

PM21

Compensation details: 00 Yearly Salary

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