Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
This role sits at the intersection of regulated-domain expertise and SaaS product execution: translating Texas family-law procedure into reliable drafting workflows, templates, and platform logic. In SaaS terms, it is closer to “domain operator embedded in product” than traditional legal practice—owning accuracy, compliance, and the edge cases that determine whether automation is trusted by end users.
For a SaaS career, the distinctive value is learning how product teams operationalize expert knowledge into scalable software. The work naturally builds fluency in requirements definition, QA-by-domain-review, and the feedback loops between legal operations, engineering, and product. Experience monitoring rule changes and updating documentation standards is also highly portable across compliance-heavy SaaS categories where policy shifts must be reflected quickly in user-facing outputs.
The position fits a practitioner who enjoys precision work, clear written reasoning, and iterative improvement rather than courtroom-heavy practice. It will suit someone comfortable working independently in a remote setup while also contributing structured input to cross-functional teams. It is especially aligned with attorneys motivated by legal innovation and the craft of making complex processes repeatable through software.
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Job Description
We are seeking a licensed Texas Attorney to lead the preparation of legal documents using our drafting software and provide expert consultation on product improvements specific to the state of Texas. This role requires a deep understanding of Texas family law and a proactive approach to optimizing legal tech tools for greater efficiency, compliance, and user experience.
The ideal candidate combines legal expertise with a strong interest in legal innovation and technology-driven solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and file petitions and related legal documents using cutting edge drafting software
- Analyze client data and case information to prepare legally accurate and strategically sound documents.
- Serve as the legal expert on Texas procedural requirements and court filing practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, legal ops) to identify friction points and recommend improvements in the drafting software.
- Provide actionable feedback on the tool’s usability, logic, and compliance to support ongoing development.
- Monitor changes in Texas law and court procedures that impact the platform and documentation standards.
- Contribute to the development of internal guidelines, templates, and best practices for Texas-based filings.
Required Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in the state of Texas and in good standing
- 2+ years of legal practice experience, with a strong focus on litigation, family law, civil procedure, or related fields involving court petitions
- Deep knowledge of Texas legal standards, procedural rules, and court systems
- Excellent legal writing and document drafting skills
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and professional judgment
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, fast-paced environment
- Interest in legal technology and product development
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with legal technology platforms (e.g., e-filing systems, document automation tools)
- Previous work in a startup or innovation-focused legal setting
- Experience providing feedback to product teams or working on user-centered legal tools
