Associate Attorney – Family Law

Law Office of Bryan Fagan

. Lead high-impact family law cases from intake to final decree .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeAbilene • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Texas Family Law, including litigation, trial advocacy, and client counseling. Proficient in managing high-impact cases and navigating complex legal proceedings while maintaining strong organizational and advocacy skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Texas Bar LicenseTexas Family Law Litigation ExperienceFearless Courtroom PresenceClio ProficiencyHighly Organized Advocacy Skills

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Hard Skills

Family Law LitigationDrafting PleadingsConducting DepositionsMediationManaging High-Impact DocketEstate ProceedingsGuardianship Proceedings

Soft Skills

Client CounselingAdvocacy SkillsAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

ClioTxDocGoogle SuiteModern E-Filing Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Texas Bar License

Industry Keywords

Texas Family CodeContested DivorcesComplex SAPCR CasesProtective OrdersFamily Law Hearings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead high-impact family law cases from intake to final decree
Drive contested divorces, complex SAPCR cases, and protective orders
Represent clients in Harris County and surrounding courts
Conduct depositions and mediations
Serve as First-Chair trial attorney
Apply deep knowledge of the Texas Family Code
Counsel clients through difficult personal and legal circumstances
Work with marketing and administrative support rather than hunting for leads or chasing invoices
Report to Kimberly Washington

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid Texas bar license held for a minimum of 2 years
At least 2 years of dedicated Texas Family Law litigation experience
Bilingual skills are a plus
Fearless courtroom presence
Ability to manage a high-impact docket under pressure
Highly organized advocacy skills
Experience with family law hearings and estate/guardianship proceedings
Experience drafting pleadings and discovery
Proficiency in Clio, TxDoc, Google Suite, and modern e-filing systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive earnings with bonus structure offering $70k+ annual upside
401(k) with up to 5% company match
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary term life insurance
PTO and company holidays
Earned hybrid option
Support for work-life balance and mental health
Dedicated paralegal assigned to cases
Dedicated billing coordinator assigned to cases