Senior Family Law Attorney in Sugar Land

Date Posted: Wednesday, September 24, 2025

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Senior Family Law Attorney
Location: Houston, TX

A respected Houston family law firm is seeking a Senior Family Law Attorney with 7+ years of experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished attorney ready to take on challenging cases, lead client strategy, and mentor within a supportive, client-focused team.

About the Role:
The firm handles a wide range of family law matters and provides strong support, allowing attorneys to focus on effective advocacy. The right candidate will bring courtroom confidence, trial experience, and the ability to manage complex cases from start to finish.

Responsibilities:

  • Handle a caseload of divorce, custody, property division, modifications, and enforcement matters

  • Represent clients in hearings, mediations, and trials

  • Develop case strategies, draft pleadings, and negotiate settlements

  • Mentor junior attorneys and collaborate with staff

Qualifications:

  • J.D. from an accredited law school

  • Licensed with the Texas State Bar

  • 7+ years of family law litigation experience with trial background

  • Board Certified Family Law Attorneys are highly encouraged to apply

  • Strong litigation, negotiation, and leadership skills

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Base salary: $150K–$175K DOE

  • Partner Attorneys may be considered for higher compensation

  • Bonus opportunities

  • Employer-paid healthcare

  • 401(k) with contribution

  • Paid holidays and generous time off

This is a chance to join a high-performing Houston team where your work will have a lasting impact.

For a discreet and confidential conversation, please submit your resume to Brian at

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.