Family Law Attorney

South TX Family Law; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

South TX Family Law in San Antonio, TX seeks a dedicated Family Law Attorney for a full-time, on-site role. You will handle divorce, child custody, support, adoption, and related issues, meeting clients, advising on case strategies, drafting and filing motions, conducting discovery, and preparing for hearings and trials. Regular court appearances and in-person client consultations are required.

Join a compassionate team focused on practical solutions and client care in a busy family law practice.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Experience drafting and arguing family law motions.
• Experience taking, defining, and defending depositions.
• In-person client consultations and court appearances.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and assess case needs.
• Draft and file motions and pleadings.
• Conduct discovery and prepare for hearings.
• Attend hearings and trials.
• Collaborate with support staff to manage deadlines.

Skills

Family law

Motions drafting

Depositions

Courtroom advocacy

Texas license

Bilingual Spanish

Client counseling

Legal research

Case management

Education

Texas bar admission

Job description

Company Description

South TX Family Law is led by Laura D. Heard, an attorney who has practiced law in San Antonio, Texas, for over 30 years. The firm focuses on legal matters that impact families at every stage of life, from birth to death. Client care is the top priority, with a strong commitment to listening, providing guidance, and offering thoughtful legal solutions. The team understands the emotional impact of events such as divorce or the loss of a loved one and approaches each case with compassion and practical wisdom.

Role Description

The Family Law Attorney will handle a variety of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, support, adoption, and related legal issues. Day-to-day responsibilities include meeting with clients, assessing case needs, providing legal advice, drafting and filing motions and other pleadings, conducting discovery, and preparing for and attending hearings and trials. The attorney will also take depositions, negotiate settlements, and collaborate with support staff to manage case files and deadlines. This is a full-time, on-site role based in San Antonio, TX, requiring regular court appearances and in-person client consultations.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law and demonstrated experience in Family Law.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex Legal Issues affecting families.
• Proficiency in drafting and arguing Motions in family law and related proceedings.
• Experience preparing for, taking, and defending Depositions.
• Active license to practice law in Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Excellent written and verbal advocacy skills, including negotiation and courtroom presentation.
• High level of empathy, professionalism, and discretion when working with clients in crisis.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred, but not required