Attorney/Lawyer (Houston, TX)

About the Role

Stange Law Firm, PC has an opening for a motivated attorney to join their team in Houston, Texas. This role involves managing cases, working directly with clients, negotiating settlements, appearing in court, and conducting hearings and trials to help families navigate difficult moments.

Key Responsibilities

The attorney will:

• Manage family law matters from inception through resolution
• Advise and communicate regularly with clients
• Draft pleadings, motions, judgments, orders, discovery, and legal correspondence
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions, hearings, mediation, and trial
• Attend court appearances, conferences, mediations, hearings, and trials
• Negotiate settlements and advocate effectively for clients
• Communicate professionally with opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and third parties
• Maintain organized and accurate case files
• Complete assignments and work product accurately and timely
• Record billable time consistently in accordance with firm policies
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and firm leadership
• Participate in professional-development and internal attorney-training programs
• Handle matters involving divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, guardianship, estate planning, and other legal issues affecting families.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Active Texas law license in good standing
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Effective courtroom, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage cases, deadlines, and client expectations professionally
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Commitment to excellent client service
• Ability to work effectively as part of a professional team
• Commitment to continued learning and professional development
• Family law experience is preferred but not required.
• Attorneys with litigation experience in other practice areas who are interested in transitioning into family law are encouraged to apply.
• Senior Associate opportunities may be available for candidates with five or more years of relevant litigation experience.
• Company-issued laptop and cellphone provided.

About Stange Law Firm

Stange Law Firm, PC is a large family law firm with offices across multiple states. The firm offers opportunities for attorneys to develop substantial experience in family law and provides strong marketing and consistent client demand. Attorneys are supported by experienced paralegals and legal assistants, as well as intake, accounting, billing, collections, human resources, information technology, marketing, and administrative teams.

Stange Advocacy Institute

• Ongoing practical training for attorneys
• Focus on skills such as courtroom and trial advocacy, legal research, evidence, negotiation, client counseling, case strategy, professional responsibility, and leadership.
• Programs designed to help newer attorneys develop abilities quickly and experienced attorneys sharpen advanced skills.

Support & Advancement

• Strong marketing and consistent client demand.
• Support from experienced paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative teams.
• Mentorship and attorney-development programs.
• Employer-paid bar dues and continuing legal education expenses.
• Malpractice insurance provided.
• Defined opportunities for advancement into Senior Associate and leadership positions.
• Firm culture promotes from within.

Compensation & Benefits

• $90,000–$120,000 base salary, depending on experience.
• Base salary does not include potential bonuses.
• Additional discretionary productivity bonuses and incentive compensation.
• Signing bonus available.
• Attorney and client referral bonuses.
• Clearly defined annual billable-hour goal of 1,500 hours.
• Firm pays 95–99% of employee’s health-insurance premium under available plans.
• Health Savings Account options.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Roth IRA option.
• Optional accident, critical illness, disability, and life-insurance plans.
• 36 scheduled work-from-home days annually, in addition to paid time off.
• Paid vacation.
• Five paid sick days.
• Three paid personal days.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Paid birthday leave.