Family Law Attorney
About The Position
The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is hiring a Family Law Attorney for its Dallas/Fort Worth/Rockwall offices. The attorney will handle family law cases from intake through final decree, with marketing, intake, billing, and operations support intended to reduce administrative work. The position includes representation in surrounding counties and courts, management of a high-impact docket, and compassionate advocacy for clients facing difficult family circumstances. The attorney manages their own schedule and is measured against a 1,500-hour annual billable standard, with monetary rewards for hours worked above that standard.
Requirements
- Hold a valid Texas bar license for at least 2 years.
- Have at least 2 years of dedicated Texas family law litigation experience.
- Demonstrate courtroom advocacy skills and the ability to manage a high-impact docket under pressure.
- Be highly organized and experienced with family law hearings and estate or guardianship proceedings.
- Be experienced 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 in trials.
- Provide compassionate, results-driven representation to clients.
- Manage cases from initial consultations through drafting pleadings and discovery and through final decree.
- Manage an independent schedule and meet the 1,500-hour annual billable standard.
Benefits
- 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary term life insurance.
- PTO and company holidays.
- Earned hybrid work option.
- Dedicated paralegal and billing coordinator assigned to cases.
- Paid CLEs upon maintaining billable hours.
- Monetary rewards for billable hours above the annual standard.
- Base salary of $75,000–$130,000 based on experience, plus a bonus opportunity of up to $70,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
