Associate Attorney – Family Law

Law Office of Bryan Fagan; Angleton (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive earnings

401(k) with up to 5% company match

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Disability & Life Insurance

PTO and holidays

Hybrid work option

Job summary

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan seeks a courtroom-ready advocate to lead high-impact family law cases from intake to final decree, supported by our administrative and marketing engine.

Ideal candidates hold a Texas bar license with 2+ years of Texas Family Law litigation, and can manage a heavy docket with discipline. Join a firm offering a blend of Big Law structure and boutique, client-focused service.

Qualifications

• Valid Texas bar license (2+ years)
• Experience in Texas Family Law litigation (2+ years)
• Ability to manage a high-impact docket under pressure
• Comfort with depositions, mediations, and trials in court

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact family law cases from intake to final decree with support of the marketing and administrative engine
• Drive contested divorces, SAPCR cases, and protective orders
• Represent clients in Harris County and surrounding courts with confidence
• Draft pleadings and discovery with precision, and coordinate with paralegals

Skills

Courtroom presence

Family law litigation

Case management

Communication

Clio

Google Suite

Tools

Clio

TxDoc

Google Suite

Job description

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 specializes in family law, estate planning & probate, and criminal defense, serving clients across 16 Texas locations. In addition to our Corporate and The Heights offices in Houston, we operate locations in Abilene, Atascocita, Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Galveston, Humble, Kingwood, Richmond, Rockwall, San Antonio, The Woodlands, and Victoria- with continued expansion underway!

What You’ll Do

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.

What We’re Looking For

A true advocate who is ready to step into a powerhouse platform.

• The Credentials: A valid Texas bar license for a minimum of 2 years.
• 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.

What You’ll Get

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.