Senior Associate Attorney - Family Law (The Woodlands, Texas)

Job Description

Job Description

A well‐established family law firm in The Woodlands, Texas is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate has at least five years of substantive family law experience, is comfortable managing a litigation docket, and is looking for a long‐term home in a supportive, team‐oriented environment.

Responsibilities

· Independently manage a caseload of family law matters, including divorce, custody, enforcement, and modifications.

· Handle all phases of representation: client consultations, strategy, discovery, mediation, and hearings.

· Appear in court for temporary orders, status conferences, trial, and post‐judgment hearings as needed (occasional but expected).

· Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement agreements, and orders with minimal supervision.

· Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff in a professional and timely manner.

· Supervise and collaborate with paralegals and support staff to move cases efficiently.

· Meet minimum billing requirements of 32 billable hours per week.

Requirements

· Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

· Active license in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

· At least five (5) years of family law experience, with substantial time spent in Texas state courts.· Strong litigation skills and comfort with occasional contested hearings and trials.

· Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.

· Ability to work on‐site Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility to work late as client or court needs require.

· Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines and a busy docket.

· Professional, empathetic client communication style suited to high‐emotion family law matters

Compensation and Benefits

· Salary range: $120,000–$150,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, and level of responsibility.

· Potential for additional compensation through performance‐based bonuses.

· Minimum 32 billable hours per week.

· 10 days paid time off (PTO).

· Health insurance.

· 401(k) plan with 3% employer contribution.

· Supportive environment with established systems, staff support, and opportunities for professional growth.

Company DescriptionWe are a well respected boutique law firm with a busy family law practice involving high conflict custody cases and divorces with high net worth estates with some additional matters involving civil litigation.

Company Description

We are a well respected boutique law firm with a busy family law practice involving high conflict custody cases and divorces with high net worth estates with some additional matters involving civil litigation.