Family Law Attorney
About The Position
The Family Law Attorney handles high-stakes family law matters from intake through final decree, with the firm’s intake, billing, marketing, and operations teams supporting the attorney so they can focus on legal work. The role includes strategy and representation in contested and uncontested family cases, courtroom advocacy, depositions, mediations, and first-chair trials. The attorney guides clients through difficult family circumstances with compassionate, results-driven representation. The position offers schedule autonomy, with performance measured against a 1,500-hour annual billable standard; monetary rewards are available for hours worked above that standard. The attorney is supported by a dedicated paralegal, account representative, and client services team. The role is based in Kingwood, with an earned hybrid option.
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 presence and 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability.
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 act as first chair in trials.
- Provide compassionate, results-driven representation to clients.
- Conduct family law hearings and estate or guardianship proceedings.
- Manage matters from initial consultations through drafting pleadings and discovery.
Benefits
- Competitive base earnings of $75,000–$130,000, plus a bonus structure with $70,000 or more in annual upside.
- 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Voluntary term life insurance.
- PTO and company holidays.
- An earned hybrid work option.
- Dedicated paralegal and billing coordinator support.
- Paid continuing legal education (CLE) upon maintaining billable hours.
- Monetary rewards for billable hours above the annual standard.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
