Houston Legal Aid Center - Family Law Attorney

Job or Position Title: Family Law Attorney Company or Organization: Houston Legal Aid Center Location: Houston, TX Salary Information: 70,000 Job Description: Company Description HOUSTON LEGAL AID CENTER provides free and affordable legal services to promote equal access to justice for individuals with low and moderate incomes. The organization focuses on serving diverse communities locally and globally, addressing a wide range of legal needs. Its work is grounded in a holistic Christian approach that emphasizes compassion, dignity, and practical support. Team members collaborate across disciplines to deliver client-centered services that address both legal challenges and broader life circumstances. Full-Time Family Law Attorney Houston Legal Aid Center - Houston, Texas Houston Legal Aid Center ("HLAC") is seeking a compassionate, driven, and mission-minded Full-Time Family Law Attorney to join our team in Houston, Texas. HLAC is a Christian legal-aid organization committed to serving clients facing family-law challenges with excellent legal representation, integrity, compassion, and a strong Christian witness. This position is an in-person, full-time role offered under an initial one-year employment agreement. The successful candidate will have meaningful opportunities for mentorship, professional development, increased responsibility, and potential preparation for future executive leadership within the organization. Position Details Position DetailsPosition: Full-Time Family Law AttorneyLocation: Houston, Texas - in-personReports to: Executive DirectorStart Date: January 1, 2027, or soonerSchedule: Approximately 40 hours per weekRegular Days Off: Anticipated to be Sunday and MondayAdditional Schedule Requirement: Periodic attendance at a Saturday family-law clinic, generally approximately four hoursEmployment Term: Initial one-year employment agreement Position Overview Position OverviewThe Family Law Attorney will provide high-quality legal representation to eligible clients in family-law matters while helping further HLAC's mission of compassionate, Christ-centered legal service. The attorney will work closely with the Executive Director, an experienced family-law attorney, and administrative staff.Although prior family-law experience is preferred, HLAC will consider a newly licensed attorney who demonstrates a strong interest in practicing family law long term, a willingness to learn, strong initiative, and alignment with HLAC's mission and professional standards. Responsibilities Represent eligible clients in Texas family-law matters, which may include divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, paternity, modifications, enforcement actions, and protective orders. Conduct client interviews and case assessments. Perform legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents. Negotiate resolutions, participate in mediation when appropriate, and appear in court. Maintain complete, accurate, and timely case files. Communicate professionally, clearly, and compassionately with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and community partners. Participate in HLAC's Saturday family-law clinic as scheduled. Work collaboratively with the Executive Director, experienced family-law counsel, and administrative staff. Exercise independent judgment, take initiative, identify needed work, and manage responsibilities without needing extensive day-to-day direction. Help advance HLAC's Christian mission through compassionate service, professionalism, integrity, and respect for every client. Participate in training and professional development, including potential preparation for future nonprofit leadership responsibilities. Required Qualifications Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law in the State of Texas and good standing with the State Bar of Texas. Strong desire to practice family law as a long-term area of legal service. Excellent legal research, writing, communication, and organizational skills. Proficiency with computers, legal-research tools, document preparation, email, and case-management systems. Ability to manage deadlines, client communications, court appearances, and a caseload responsibly. Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, professionalism, and commitment to ethical legal practice. Willingness and ability to support and conduct oneself consistently with HLAC's Christian mission, statement of faith, and standards of conduct. Preferred Qualifications Prior family-law experience. Courtroom, mediation, protective-order, custody, or domestic-relations experience. Experience serving low-income, vulnerable, or underserved communities. Fluency or working proficiency in both English and Spanish. Interest in nonprofit legal services, leadership, and long-term organizational development. Compensation, Benefits, and Professional Growth Starting salary: $70,000 annually. Benefits: Comprehensive employee benefits package included, featuring health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage. The position begins under a one-year employment agreement. Compensation, benefit adjustments, and long-term employment will be reviewed after the first year based on job performance, demonstrated commitment, organizational needs, available funding, and compliance with HLAC policies. There is potential for a substantial salary increase and expanded benefits after the first year. The attorney will receive mentorship from an experienced family-law attorney and support from administrative staff. This role offers the opportunity to develop skills and experience that may prepare the successful candidate for future executive leadership opportunities, including potential consideration for Executive Director based on organizational need, performance, and board approval. #J-18808-Ljbffr Christian Legal Society