Senior Associate Lawyer
San Antonio, TX, United States
Kimbrough Legal is adding a Senior Associate Attorney to our growing team. An ideal candidate is an experienced licensed family law attorney who assists the Managing Attorney in the production department.
The Senior Associate Attorney is an advocate for clients, advising them on the best course of action in reaching their case goals. The Senior Associate should have substantial litigation and trial experience and be able to independently manage a caseload. The Senior Associate will serve as a resource and mentor for associate attorneys.
Why Join Us?
We have built our reputation by taking care of our clients, which we could not do without an amazing team of compassionate professionals. We are committed to providing quality services to our clients and providing a work environment that our team enjoys. Our associates carry a reasonably sized caseload, with the expectation that he or she will provide service that exceeds clients' expectations.
Benefits of Working for Kimbrough
Bonus Structure
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Professional Development/Continuing Legal Education Assistance
Responsibilities Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with associate attorneys to provide legal advice
Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients
Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
Communicate with associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently
Oversee and manage billable hour expectations for staff members
Qualifications Candidates must have passed the bar exam
Effective communication skills and problem-solving skills are necessary to work with all levels of staff and clients
Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA)
Willingness to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base
Has a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school
Admission to the Texas Bar
Minimum of 5 years of experience handling family law cases (non-negotiable)
Ability to track billable hours
Advanced knowledge of computer technology and the Internet (MS Word and Excel) and the ability to learn new programs easily
Multi-tasking skills and the ability to work well under pressure
Attention to detail and accuracy
Reliability and dependability
Problem analysis and problem-solving
For working from home: fast internet connection (20MB+) and a quiet work environment for receiving and making professional calls
Over 5 years of prior management experience or similar work experience in an office environment
Compensation $140,000 + Bonus
About Kimbrough Legal, PLLC
Kimbrough Legal, PLLC provides clients in Austin, San Antonio, and the surrounding areas with bold, passionate legal representation for divorce, family law, and criminal defense cases. We’re good at what we do because we follow one simple principle: the client comes first. It’s why we pride ourselves on creating thoughtful client-centered solutions that are both practical and accessible for those we serve.
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