Family Law Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Consultations-Only

Tired of Court and Long Hours? Keep Helping Families Without the Litigation Stress.  

Are you an experienced Texas family law attorney who still loves helping people — but no longer wants the pressure, conflict, and exhaustion of litigation?  Are you a compassionate, good listener, yet able to control a conversation to stay on track?

This may be the perfect next chapter of your career.

South Texas Family Law is seeking a highly personable, experienced Family Law Consultation Attorney to meet with potential new clients in our San Antonio office. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys one-on-one conversations, guiding families through difficult situations, and helping people take the next step — without going to court. 

You will conduct consultations, answer legal questions, build trust with prospective clients, and help them decide whether our firm is the right fit for their case. 

This is a steady, professional, in-office position with regular hours and no litigation responsibilities.  You will be expected to handle up to 8 consultations per day and follow up with engagement contracts, but you are not expected to work nights or weekends.

What Makes This Position Different  

• No court appearances 
• No litigation stress
• No trial preparation 
• No billable hour pressure 
• No after-hours emergencies 
• Predictable Monday–Friday schedule
• Professional office environment
• Meaningful client interaction every day
• Friendly co-workers and supportive staff
• Texas law license fees paid by the firm
• CLE expenses paid by the firm

Compensation  

• Base salary: $85,000
• Performance bonuses for retained clients
• Multiple bonuses will be the norm if you meet expectations
• Steady, reliable income
• Paid bar dues and CLE
• Paid time off
• Supportive team environment

Expected total compensation: approximately $115,000+

South Texas Family Law is an established and respected family law firm serving families throughout Texas. We are proud to be:

• A+ Rated by the Better Business Bureau 
• Recipient of the 2025 Better Business Bureau TORCH Award for Ethics

We believe families deserve both strong legal guidance and compassionate human support. 

If you are looking for a position where your experience is valued, your schedule is stable, and your work truly helps people every day, we would love to hear from you.

$85,000

This role is perfect for someone who: 

• enjoys talking with people,
• has confidence and emotional intelligence,
• understands family law deeply,
• knows how to close a sale,
• is dependable with few absences,
• and would rather help clients face-to-face than fight opposing counsel in court.

Schedule  

• Full-time
• Monday through Friday
• 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• In-person position in San Antonio, Texas
• Same-day or next-day consultations are a major priority
• Consultations are conducted both in person, by telephone, and by Zoom

Requirements  

• MUST be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing with the Texas Bar
• Minimum 5 years of Texas family law experience 
• Strong people skills and emotional intelligence
• Comfortable speaking with people in crisis
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Organized and dependable
• Must be willing to appear on video for marketing purposes
• Prior sales or consultation experience is a major plus

Apply today with your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why this role interests you. 

At South TX Family Law Group , we don’t just practice law—we change lives .

We serve families in times of major life changes, including divorce, child custody, probate cases, and good estate planning.

Founded by Laura D. Heard in 1987, our woman-owned firm stands on a foundation of truth, compassion, wisdom, and persistence.

• We treat everyone with professionalism and respect.
• We operate with a Christian worldview and welcome those of any faith who share our high ethical standards .
• We protect those who have lost a loved one by death or divorce and thus show God’s love. We take seriously the Biblical instruction to fight for justice for widows and orphans, the essence of probate and family law.

Why Join South TX Family Law?

• Be part of a faith-driven, supportive team that values integrity and service.
• Skip the courtroom drama – focus 100% on consultations and client relationships.
• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• The chance to make a real difference while enjoying work-life balance.