About the Role
At Hembree Bell Law Firm, we help marriages end well. We are growing fast and seeking an experienced, vibrant family law attorney to join our team in Austin. This role involves representing families navigating divorce, custody, SAPCRs, and other matters with heart, strategy, and strength.
Responsibilities
- Lead caseload and develop strategic client approaches
- Represent clients in contested family law matters (hearings, mediation, trial)
- Facilitate resolutions through negotiation, not solely litigation
- Apply knowledge of Texas Family Code and TRCP
- Counsel clients with clarity, compassion, and pragmatism
Requirements
- 1-3+ years of experience handling contested family law cases
- Active Texas State Bar License
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Strong legal writing and analytical skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and organization
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Alignment with our core values: Teamwork, Excellence, Integrity, Service
Skills
- Negotiation
- Communication
- Legal writing
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Organization
Location
- Austin
Experience Level
- 1-3+ years of experience
Salary/Compensations
- $120,000 – $170,000
- Base: $120,000-$150,000 Salary
- Performance-based bonus compensation (Quarterly + Annually)
- $170,000+ OTE (On Target Earnings)
Benefits
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (410(k) + Employer Matching)
- Generous PTO (Vacation, Public Holidays)
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance (Short & Long-term)
- Mentorship, professional development, and real opportunities for growth
About the Company
- HBLF is a fast-growing, family law firm based in Austin.
- We are not your typical firm; we are sharp, strategic, compassionate, and unafraid to laugh while doing deeply meaningful work.
- We help real people through real-life messes.
- We protect kids, finances, and futures.
- We take our work seriously, but not ourselves.
- We show up for each other, every single day.
- Austin Business Journal’s Best Place To Work in 2026
- Inc 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America
- Grown from 20 employees to 50+ in 2026
- Global 100 2026 Awards – Best Divorce Lawyer of The Year
- Best Place for Working Parents 2026
- 95% Cases did not have to go to trial
- 275+ Years of shared law experience
- 330+ 5 Star reviews of our work
