Associate Attorney – Family Law

Law Office of Bryan Fagan; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability insurance

Term life insurance

PTO & holidays

Hybrid work option

Paralegal support

Résumé du poste

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan in Austin seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in family law to lead high‑impact cases from intake to final decree. You will work within a growing Texas firm that values courtroom excellence and a supportive, collaborative platform.

Ideal candidates hold a Texas bar license with at least two years of family law litigation, possess strong drafting and deposition skills, and are proficient with Clio, TxDoc, Google Suite, and modern e‑filing systems.

Qualifications

• Active Texas bar license with at least 2 years of experience in family law litigation.
• Strong courtroom presence and ability to manage a high‑impact docket under pressure.
• Experience in hearings, pleadings, discovery, and related family law procedures.
• Proficiency with Clio, TxDoc, Google Suite and modern e-filing systems.

Responsabilités

• Lead contested divorces, complex SAPCR cases, and protective orders.
• Represent clients in Harris County and surrounding courts with confidence and clarity.
• Litigate with depositions, mediations, and First-Chair trials using Texas Family Code knowledge.
• Provide counsel and compassionate representation to navigate challenging chapters.

Connaissances

Courtroom presence

Texas Family Law litigation

Case management under pressure

Client counseling

Formation

Texas bar license

Outils

Clio

TxDoc

Google Suite

e-filing

Description du poste

Associate Attorney – Family Law

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Austin

Reporting To: Kimberly Washington

Compensation: $70,000 - $130,000 / year

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 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.

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.