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Stange Law Firm lists this Attorney/Lawyer (San Antonio) opportunity in san antonio, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Family Law Attorney – San Antonio, Texas
Join Our Planned San Antonio Office
Stange Law Firm, PC is seeking a motivated attorney for its planned expansion into San Antonio, Texas. The opening date and final location of the San Antonio office are currently being determined, and additional information will be provided during the interview process.
This is an opportunity to help establish the firm’s presence in a new market while receiving the resources, infrastructure, marketing, training, and administrative support of one of the nation’s largest family law firms.
At Stange Law Firm, attorneys do far more than research and paperwork. You will manage cases, work directly with clients, negotiate settlements, appear in court, conduct hearings and trials, and help families navigate some of the most important and difficult moments of their lives.
Family law experience is preferred but not required. We welcome experienced family law attorneys as well as litigators interested in developing a rewarding career in domestic relations law.
Our planned San Antonio office is expected to serve clients throughout Bexar County and surrounding communities across South Central Texas.
Why Join Stange Law Firm?
Competitive Base Salary and Additional Earning Potential
$90,000–$120,000 base salary , depending on experience
The advertised salary range is base salary and does not include potential bonuses
Additional discretionary productivity bonuses and incentive compensation
Attorney referral bonuses
Clearly defined annual billable-hour goal of 1,500 hours
Exceptional Health and Retirement Benefits
The firm pays 95–99% of the employee’s health-insurance premium under available plans, depending on the selected plan
Health Savings Account options
Dental and vision insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Roth IRA options
Optional accident, critical illness, disability, and life insurance
Flexibility and Paid Time Off
36 scheduled work-from-home days annually, in addition to paid time off
Paid vacation
Three paid personal days
Nine paid holidays
Paid birthday leave
Courtroom Experience and Professional Development
Meaningful courtroom and litigation experience
Responsibility for cases from inception through resolution
Direct client contact and case-management experience
Mentorship and ongoing attorney development
Employer-paid bar dues and continuing legal education
Firm-provided laptop and cellphone
Opportunities for advancement to Senior Associate and other leadership positions
A firm culture that promotes qualified attorneys from within
Stange Advocacy Institute
We believe attorneys should never stop developing their legal skills. Through the Stange Advocacy Institute , attorneys receive ongoing practical training designed to help them become stronger counselors, negotiators, writers, litigators, and courtroom advocates.
The firm conducts periodic Weekend Advocacy Intensives focused on skills that attorneys use in their daily practices, including:
Courtroom and trial advocacy
Preparation for hearings, depositions, and trials
Legal research, analysis, and persuasive writing
Evidence and examination of witnesses
Discovery and case preparation
Negotiation and settlement strategy
Client counseling and communication
Case strategy and organization
Professional responsibility and ethics
Leadership and law-practice management
These programs are designed to help newer attorneys develop their abilities more quickly while allowing experienced attorneys to sharpen advanced advocacy, case-management, and leadership skills.
Stange Law Firm provides strong marketing and consistent client demand. Attorneys are supported by experienced paralegals and legal assistants, along with established intake, accounting, billing, collections, human resources, information technology, marketing, and administrative teams.
This support allows attorneys to concentrate on practicing law, serving clients, managing cases, and developing their litigation skills. Attorneys joining the planned San Antonio office will have the opportunity to help build a new local practice without having to create the operational systems of a law firm from the ground up.
Position Responsibilities
Help establish and develop the firm’s presence in the San Antonio market
Manage family law matters from inception through resolution
Advise clients and maintain regular, professional client communication
Draft pleadings, motions, judgments, orders, discovery, and correspondence
Conduct legal research and analysis
Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, mediation, and trial
Appear at conferences, mediations, hearings, and trials
Negotiate settlements and advocate effectively for clients
Communicate with opposing counsel, courts, experts, and other third parties
Maintain organized and complete case files
Produce accurate, thorough, and timely legal work
Record billable time accurately and consistently under firm policies
Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and support departments
Participate in firm training and professional-development programs
Attorneys may handle matters involving divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, adoption, guardianship, estate planning, and other domestic relations issues.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Active Texas law license in good standing
Strong written and oral communication skills
Effective courtroom, negotiation, and advocacy abilities
Ability to manage cases, deadlines, and client expectations
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Commitment to responsive and professional client service
Ability to work independently while collaborating with a larger team
Interest in helping develop the firm’s presence in a new market
Commitment to continued learning and professional development
Family law experience is preferred but not required. Attorneys with experience in civil litigation, criminal law, prosecution, public defense, or other courtroom-focused practices are encouraged to apply.
Candidates seeking consideration for a Senior Associate position should generally have at least five years of relevant litigation experience.
About Stange Law Firm
Stange Law Firm, PC is one of the nation’s largest family law firms, with offices across multiple states and continued expansion into new markets. The firm provides attorneys with the opportunity to develop substantial experience in a practice area that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of clients and families.
Attorneys at the firm have been recognised by Super Lawyers, Lead Counsel, and other professional organisations. Firm attorneys also regularly present continuing legal education programs for bar associations and national education providers.
For attorneys seeking a long-term opportunity with meaningful courtroom experience, strong benefits, professional training, advancement potential, and the opportunity to help build a new office with the support of an established firm, Stange Law Firm offers a place to build a rewarding career.
All applications and inquiries will be kept confidential.
Stange Law Firm, PC is an equal-opportunity employer.
State: Texas
This is a full time position
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Worksite address
san antonio, TX, 78208, US
Who can apply
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