Associate Attorney – Family Law

About the role

Prioritize the Courtroom Over the Administrative Grind. We want to connect with courtroom-ready advocates who are passionate about securing wins for families but feel held back by the daily operational burdens of running a solo or small-firm practice. The Law Office of Bryan Fagan removes those obstacles, allowing you to dedicate your energy entirely to achieving excellence in legal practice. As a premier and rapidly expanding Texas firm, we specialize in criminal defense, family law, probate, and estate planning. We support our attorneys with a robust organizational platform, a collaborative team culture, and a genuine commitment to work-life balance across our 14 statewide offices, which include two locations in Houston and individual offices in El Paso, Rockwall, Galveston, Fort Worth, Richmond, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, The Woodlands, Kingwood, Humble, and Atascocita.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• A valid Texas bar license for a minimum of 2 years.
• At least 2 years of dedicated Texas Family Law litigation.

Qualifications

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.

Skills

Proficient in Clio, TxDoc, Google Suite, and modern e-filing systems.

Benefits

• 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with Short/Long Term Disability and Voluntary Term Life Insurance.
• PTO, company holidays, and an earned hybrid option designed to protect your work-life balance and mental health.
• A dedicated paralegal and billing coordinator assigned to your cases.

Pay

Compensation: $70,000 - $130,000 per year. Competitive earnings: $75k – $130k base + a bonus structure with $70k+ annual upside.