Description:

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% quarterly bonus based on overall performance (outstanding outcomes and raving-fan clients) and earned and collected billables
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 for qualified out-of-area candidates, including a moving stipend, short-term housing assistance, and a flexible start date