Family Law Attorney
About The Position
The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is hiring a Family Law Attorney for its Humble, Atascocita, and Kingwood offices. The attorney will handle high-stakes family law matters from intake through final decree, with marketing, intake, billing, and operations teams supporting the practice so the attorney can focus on legal work. The role includes leading contested and uncontested divorces, child custody matters, adoptions, SAPCRs, modifications, protective orders, and other family cases. The attorney will represent clients in surrounding counties and courts, take depositions, conduct mediations, serve as first chair at trials, and provide compassionate, results-driven representation. A dedicated paralegal, billing support, and client services team are provided. The attorney manages their own schedule without a time clock. Performance is measured against an annual billable standard of 1,500 hours, with monetary rewards available for hours above that standard. Compensation is $75,000–$130,000 in base salary, depending on experience, with a bonus opportunity of up to $70,000.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid Texas bar license for at least two years.
- Have at least two years of dedicated Texas family law litigation experience.
- Demonstrate courtroom confidence and the ability to manage a high-impact docket under pressure.
- Be highly organized and experienced in family law hearings and estate or guardianship proceedings.
- Have experience with initial consultations and drafting pleadings and discovery.
- Be proficient in Clio, TxDoc, Google Suite or similar software, and modern e-filing systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead contested and uncontested divorces, child custody matters, adoptions, SAPCRs, modifications, protective orders, and other family law matters.
- Represent clients in surrounding counties and courts.
- Take depositions, handle mediations, and serve as first chair at trials.
- Guide clients through difficult family situations with compassionate, results-driven representation.
- Manage cases from initial consultations through pleadings, discovery, hearings, and final decrees.
- Manage an independent schedule and meet the 1,500-hour annual billable standard.
Benefits
- 401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Voluntary term life insurance.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Earned hybrid work option.
- Paid continuing legal education courses when billable-hour requirements are maintained.
- Bonus opportunity of up to $70,000.
- Dedicated paralegal and billing coordinator support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
