Adoption Attorney

Law Office of Bryan Fagan

Adoption Attorney managing family law cases at Law Office of Bryan Fagan. Support clients through adoption processes with care and efficiency.

Posted 4/10/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

professionalismorganizationattention to detailempathyclient-centered servicecollaborationnegotiationadvocacycommunicationtime management

Certifications

Texas bar license