Adoption Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to 5% company match

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO and holidays

Hybrid option for work-life balance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in The Woodlands, TX seeks an Adoption Attorney to lead adoption and family law cases with compassionate counsel and courtroom representation. The role handles private, agency, stepparent, foster care, and international adoptions under the Texas Family Code, focusing on termination of parental rights and finalization hearings.

The ideal candidate holds a valid Texas bar license with 2+ years of Texas Family Law litigation (5+ years preferred), and a JD from an accredited

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Valid Texas bar license for a minimum of 2 years.
• 2+ years of dedicated Texas Family Law litigation experience, with a focus on adoption (5+ years preferred).
• Strong courtroom presence and ability to manage a busy docket with care and composure.

Responsibilities

• Direct private, agency, stepparent, foster care, and international adoption cases under the Texas Family Code.
• Represent clients in Harris County and surrounding courts during termination of parental rights and finalization hearings.
• Conduct hearings, mediations, and consultations with expertise in Texas adoption laws and regulations.
• Draft adoption petitions, agreements, pleadings, and discovery with exceptional attention to detail.

Skills

Courtroom skills

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas Bar admission

Tools

Clio

TxDoc

Google Suite

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Adoption Attorney in The Woodlands, TX. The ideal candidate will lead impactful adoption and family law cases, focusing on providing compassionate counsel and effective representation in court. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive, collaborative environment with a commitment to work-life balance.

Duties

• Direct private, agency, stepparent, foster care, and international adoption cases under the Texas Family Code.
• Represent clients in Harris County and surrounding courts during termination of parental rights and finalization hearings.
• Conduct hearings, mediations, and consultations with expertise in Texas adoption laws and regulations.
• Draft adoption petitions, agreements, pleadings, and discovery with exceptional attention to detail.

Requirements

• Valid Texas bar license for a minimum of 2 years.
• At least 2 years of dedicated Texas Family Law litigation experience, with a focus on adoption procedures (5+ years preferred).
• Strong courtroom presence and ability to manage a busy docket with care and composure.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in Texas.

Skills

Proficient in Clio, TxDoc, Google Suite, or similar drafting and client management software.

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.
• Generous PTO, company holidays, and an earned hybrid option for work-life balance.
• Dedicated paralegal and support staff for case management.