Senior Family Law Associate | Houston (Montrose Office)
Are you a seasoned Family Law Attorney ready to take ownership of complex cases and help raise the bar for a growing team? Join Ramos Law Group, PLLC at our main office in the Montrose area of Houston.
This is a Senior Associate role for an experienced attorney who can carry a full caseload independently, mentor newer associates, and consistently deliver outstanding results. You will handle family law and divorce matters from intake through trial, with the autonomy and judgment that come with a decade or more of courtroom and drafting experience.
At Ramos Law Group, your work goes beyond legal excellence. Clients come to us during some of the hardest moments of their lives, and our job is to guide them toward a hopeful, post-litigation future. Our approach is empathetic, patient, and forward-looking. We focus on positive progress for the client rather than adding stress over any single outcome.
Is it time for a new professional chapter? Consider joining our team.
Must Have
- 10+ years of recent family law experience
- Attorney licensed and in good standing in Texas
- Self-motivated problem solver who can manage a full caseload independently
- Exceptional legal research, writing, and communication skills
- Drafting of family law pleadings (West Forms Online version)
- Willingness to push yourself and the team to increase standards and results
Nice to Have
- Board Certification in Family Law
- Experience mentoring or supervising junior attorneys
How to Apply
A complete application includes all three of the following:
- Resume
- Cover letter detailing your family law experience and your salary requirements
- A short 1 to 2 minute video answering one question: tell us about a time you went above and beyond for a client
We watch the video first, so it is your best shot at standing out before we have read a word about your experience. It tells us more than a resume ever could. Take a few minutes to record it. The people who do are exactly the people we want to meet.
If you have had a case with us or have met Mary E. Ramos in the past, mention it in your cover letter so we can move your resume to the top of the review list.
Duties
- Handle all parts of a family law or divorce case, from the business aspects to drafting and trials
- Mentor and support associates as needed
- Duties as assigned
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of $20,000, paid over your first year
- 401k with match
- Medical insurance (employee only; dependent coverage available at the employee's expense)
- 10% performance-based annual bonuses paid quarterly installments.
- 10% of the revenue from clients you independently bring in, excluding third-party fees
- Small bonus for each consulting client you convert to a hire
- Training (5 to 10 days per year)
- 15 vacation days per year - *New Employees usually start with 10 days per year but for this position, we set it to 15 days from year one.
- Professional liability insurance
Relocation Assistance Available:
Qualified candidates relocating to the Houston area may be eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance, paid after 90 days of employment. The benefit is fully earned 24 months from your hire date, with a prorated amount repayable only if you leave before then, subject to a separate written agreement.
Who We Are
We are a growing family law firm serving the greater Houston area, with offices in Houston (Montrose), The Woodlands, and Sugar Land, and an expansion into Oklahoma City underway. Our founding attorney, Mary E. Ramos, is Board Certified in Family Law and has practiced for over 20 years, including three years interning in a Harris County court before being licensed. Two of our senior paralegals are also Board Certified in Family Law. Our firm always places the client's needs before our own, and we are looking for an attorney who does the same.
Mission
Our mission is to empower and help clients heal by providing the best legal representation through proactive support, education, transparency, and passionate advocacy on their behalf.
Vision
Our vision is to serve with a client-focused team that has a passion for helping clients and providing an unparalleled customer experience as a trusted leader in family law. At our firm, we are committed to:
- Placing the needs of clients first
- Hiring and training only the best staff
- Unwavering discretion when it comes to confidentiality of client information
This philosophy has allowed the firm to serve the Houston area for over twenty years. Consistent execution and countless hours spent educating our team have allowed us to excel.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Family law: 10 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
