Law Office of Bryan Fagan

Adoption Attorney

Law Office of Bryan Fagan

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Houston • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $70,000 - $130,000 per year

About the role

  • Represent clients in all aspects of adoption cases, including initial consultations, filings, hearings, and finalization.
  • Draft and review adoption petitions, agreements, and related legal documents.
  • Advise clients on Texas adoption laws and regulations, ensuring compliance throughout the process.
  • Coordinate with adoption agencies, social workers, and state agencies as necessary.
  • Advocate for clients in court proceedings and negotiations.
  • Manage a caseload efficiently while maintaining high professional and ethical standards.
  • Provide empathetic and client-centered service to individuals and families.
  • Collaborate with the firm’s legal team and support staff to deliver exceptional results.

Requirements

  • Two or more years of practicing adoption law in Texas. Five years of experience is highly preferred.
  • Have a valid Texas bar license for a minimum of 2 years.
  • Strong understanding of Texas Family Code and adoption procedures.
  • Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
  • A passion for conducting hearings and being in the courtroom, and handling Mediations and Consults.
  • High level of professionalism, organization, and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of TxDoc and Clio OR similar drafting/client management software, MS Office or Google Suite proficiency.
  • Drafting of correspondence, pleadings, and discovery.
Benefits
  • Competitive Pay: $75K-$130K (based on years of experience)
  • Hybrid Work Option: 1-2 days remote work schedule.
  • Paid Time Off!
  • Earn up to $70K More: We offer an attractive billable hour bonus plan, paid out every 2 weeks!
  • Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
  • Short/Long Term Disability Life Insurance and Voluntary Term Life Insurance.
  • An outstanding 401K (match up to 5%)!
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Hard Skills & Tools
adoption lawTexas Family Codelegal document draftingoral advocacyresearch skillscourtroom proceduresmediationclient consultationscase managementpleading drafting
Soft Skills
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Certifications
Texas bar license