Family Law Attorney

Job Title: Family Law Attorney - Hybrid/Remote Opportunity

Job Overview:
A Houston-based law firm is seeking a dynamic and experienced Family Law Attorney to support its continued expansion across Texas. This full-time hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of family law matters while contributing to a client-focused, mission-driven legal team. Ideal candidates will have recent hands-on litigation experience, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for guiding clients through challenging transitions.

Duties:

• Handle family law cases from initial consultation through final resolution, including trial

• Conduct client consultations, mediations, hearings, and court appearances

• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and final orders

• Maintain ongoing communication with clients, offering clear and empathetic legal guidance

• Participate in firm growth through quality representation and client referrals

• Attend in-person obligations as needed, such as mediations, court hearings, and consultations

• Collaborate with firm leadership to support ongoing legal education and mentorship initiatives

• Complete additional tasks related to case management and team collaboration

Requirements:

• Active license to practice law in Texas, in good standing

• Minimum 2 years of recent, hands-on experience in family law

• Proficiency in courtroom procedures and oral advocacy

• Familiarity with drafting family law pleadings and using legal form software (e.g., Westlaw Form Builder)

• Capable of managing a caseload independently while maintaining attention to detail

• Demonstrated commitment to client service and problem-solving

• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications:

• Texas Bar Admission (required)

• Board Certification in Family Law (preferred but not required)

Skills:

• Legal research and writing

• Case strategy and trial preparation

• Client counseling and empathy

• Familiarity with Texas family law codes and local court procedures

• Time management in a hybrid work setting

• Business development and client relationship management (a plus)

Job Location:

• Houston, TX (Montrose area)

• Hybrid schedule: In-office 3 days per week, remote 2 days per week

• Travel to courts and client meetings in surrounding counties as needed

Benefits:

• 401(k) with firm match

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Dependent health coverage is available

• Life insurance

• Paid holidays and vacation (starting with 10 days PTO)

• Paid week off during the winter holidays (contingent on billable targets)

• Professional development support, including CLE funding and paid training (5–10 days)

• Paid malpractice insurance

• Performance-based bonuses

• Revenue-sharing opportunities for self-generated clients

• Bonus eligibility for consultation conversions

• Supportive firm culture with structured mentorship and leadership development

This divorce firm specializes in areas of law such as Family Law, Adoptions, Child Support, Child Custody, Uncontested Divorce, Protective Orders and more. This firm has offices in Texas. This firm was founded over a dozen years ago.