Associate Attorney – Family Law

About the role

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is a premier, fast-growing Texas law firm specializing in family law, estate planning, probate, and criminal defense. With 12 offices across the state, including Houston, Atascocita, Humble, Kingwood, The Woodlands, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Fort Worth, we provide our attorneys with a powerhouse platform, a collaborative team environment, and a true work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact family law cases from intake to final decree with the full support of our marketing and administrative engine.
• Drive contested divorces, complex SAPCR cases, and protective orders.
• Represent clients in Harris County and surrounding courts with confidence and clarity.
• Litigate with excellence, conducting depositions, mediations, and First-Chair trials using your deep knowledge of the Texas Family Code.
• Provide counsel to 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 experience.
• A fearless presence in the courtroom and the ability to manage a high-impact docket under pressure.
• Experience in family law hearings, and estate/guardianship proceedings.
• Proficiency in Clio, TxDoc, Google Suite, and modern e-filing systems.

Qualifications

• A highly organized advocate with experience in family law hearings and estate/guardianship proceedings.
• Energy and discipline in managing every stage of the litigation process from initial consults to the precision drafting of pleadings and discovery.

Skills

• A fearless presence in the courtroom.
• Deep knowledge of the Texas Family Code.
• Proficiency in Clio, TxDoc, Google Suite, and modern e-filing systems.

Benefits

• Competitive Earnings: $75k – $130k Base + a bonus structure with $70k+ annual upside.
• 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

$70,000 - $130,000 / year

Schedule

Full-time