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Associate Attorney – Family Law
HoustonHybridFull-time
AI Summary
Associate Attorney in Family Law at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan in Houston. The role focuses on courtroom advocacy in contested divorces, SAPCR cases, and protective orders, supported by a dedicated administrative and marketing team.
About this role
Focus on the Courtroom, Not the Grind.
If you are a courtroom-ready advocate who thrives on winning for families but is tired of the administrative "grind" of solo or small-firm practice, we want to talk. At the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, we’ve cleared the path so you can do what you do best: practice law at the highest level.
Key Responsibilities
You won’t be hunting for leads or chasing invoices. You will lead high-impact family law cases from intake to final decree with the full support of our marketing and administrative engine.
- Lead the Strategy: Drive contested divorces, complex SAPCR cases, and protective orders.
- Command the Courtroom: Represent clients in Harris County and surrounding courts with confidence and clarity.
- Litigate with Excellence: Conduct depositions, mediations, and First-Chair trials using your deep knowledge of the Texas Family Code.
- Provide Counsel: Help clients navigate their toughest chapters with results-driven, compassionate representation.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
A "battle-tested" advocate who is ready to step into a powerhouse platform.
- The Credentials: A valid Texas bar license for a minimum of 2 years, bilingual is a plus, bilingual is a plus.
- The Experience: At least 2 years of dedicated Texas Family Law litigation.
- The Skillset: A fearless presence in the courtroom and the ability to manage a high-impact docket under pressure. You are a highly organized advocate experienced in family law hearings, and estate / guardianship proceedings. From initial consults to the precision drafting of pleadings and discovery, you bring energy and discipline to every stage of the litigation process.
- The Tech: Proficient in Clio, TxDoc, Google Suite, and modern e-filing systems.
Benefits
We value your expertise and compensate accordingly. We offer a "Big Law" structure with a "Boutique" focus on people.
- Competitive Earnings: $75k – $130k Base + a bonus structure with $70k+ annual upside.
- The Essentials: 401(k) with up to 5% company match. Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with Short/Long Term Disability and Voluntary Term Life Insurance.
- Real Balance: PTO, company holidays, and an earned hybrid option designed to protect your work-life balance and mental health.
- Real Support: A dedicated paralegal and billing coordinator assigned to your cases.
Why the Law Office of Bryan Fagan?
We’ve spent over a decade building a reputation for excellence in Texas. Here, your skills are respected, your support is guaranteed, and your mission is clear: providing elite legal representation without the burnout of business development.
Equal Opportunity Statement: We recognize that diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds enable us to be an even stronger company and workplace. Not only will you be welcome here, your unique thoughts and opinions will be encouraged, celebrated and deeply valued.
Skills
ClioDepositionsDiscoveryE-filing SystemsEstate ProceedingsFirst-Chair TrialsGoogle SuiteGuardianship ProceedingsLitigationMediationsPleading DraftingProtective OrdersTexas Family CodeTxDoc
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