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Tyler, Texas | Full-time | 0–3 years of attorney experience

The ETX Family Law Firm is looking for an associate attorney who wants to build a career in family law and a professional home in a small, collaborative firm. You will have the opportunity to learn through close mentorship, take on meaningful responsibility, and work with a team that values both excellent client service and life outside the office.

We welcome newly licensed attorneys and attorneys with up to three years of experience, including those transitioning from other practice areas. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Texas as of November 2026. Prior family-law experience is welcome, but a sincere interest in this work and a commitment to developing your skills matter more.

About the Opportunity

Our practice handles divorce cases, child custody cases, child support cases, modifications, enforcements, protective orders, and related family-law litigation.

You will work closely with the firm’s supervising attorney and staff, with opportunities to ask questions, discuss strategy, and understand how individual assignments fit into the larger case. Your responsibilities will include:

· Conducting legal research and preparing written legal analysis.

· Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and proposed orders.

· Communicating with clients and opposing counsel.

· Reviewing evidence and discovery.

· Preparing for and participating in mediations, hearings, and trials.

· Assuming increasing responsibility for cases as skills and experience develop.

Our goal is to help you become a capable, thoughtful family-law attorney. You should expect meaningful responsibility, direct feedback, and opportunities to develop your own judgment as your experience grows.

Qualifications

Family law is demanding, deeply personal work. Clients often come to us during some of the most difficult periods of their lives, and they need an attorney who can listen carefully, exercise sound judgment, and advocate effectively. We are looking for someone who finds purpose in that responsibility, shares our commitment to client service, and wants to build the skills to do this work well.

Strong writing and analytical skills, attention to detail, emotional maturity, and follow-through are essential. We also value curiosity, initiative, and the confidence to ask for help. Your transcript is part of the picture, but so are your work ethic, your reasons for choosing family law, and the way you work with others.

What Matters to Us

Our goal is simple: earn a five-star review from every client. To us, that means giving each client a reason to recommend the firm through the service we provide, the quality of our work, and the way we help them navigate a difficult situation.

Outstanding client service starts with communication and transparency. We want clients to understand what is happening in their case, what their options are, and what they can realistically expect. That means being responsive, explaining things clearly, and having honest conversations even when the news is difficult.

We want our reputation to reflect accurate work, honest advice, and aggressive advocacy. We prepare carefully, pay attention to the details, and stand up for our clients. We also stay practical: our job is to help people through their legal issues to end up in the best position possible to move forward in their lives. We do this by providing sound judgment about when to negotiate, or when to fight, to achieve the client’s goals.

Firm Culture and Professional Development

We take our clients’ matters seriously, and we want our office to be a place where people enjoy working together. Questions are welcome, and open, honest communication is expected, especially when difficult conversations are needed.

Mentorship here means working through real issues together, explaining the reasoning behind decisions, and offering constructive feedback. We value people who take ownership of their work, learn from experience, and put that learning into practice.

We recognize that a rewarding legal career should leave room for family and life outside the office. Flexibility and consideration for personal commitments are part of how we approach working together, supported by communication, trust, and dependable service to clients and colleagues.

This is a full-time position based in our Tyler office. You will begin in-office so you can get to know the team, learn firm operations, and build a foundation for working together. Opportunities to work from home may be considered as you become established, based on performance and firm needs.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive compensation that recognizes the experience, ability, and contribution the right attorney brings to the firm. Please include your desired annual base salary or salary range in your cover letter.

The benefits package includes:

· Performance-based bonus opportunities.

· Firm-paid Texas State Bar dues.

· CLE funding and paid CLE leave.

· A health reimbursement benefit.

· A cellphone and internet allowance.

· Firm-provided equipment and practice technology.

· Professional liability insurance coverage.

· Paid holidays and paid time off.

Specific compensation and benefit terms will be discussed during the hiring process.

How to Apply

Please email the following materials to bryan@etxfamilylaw.com:

· Résumé.

· Full law-school transcript; unofficial or electronic copies are acceptable.

· Legal writing sample of no more than ten pages.

· Cover letter addressing each of the following:

1. What interests you in practicing family law, and why are you interested in joining our firm?

2. What strengths and experiences would help you succeed in family law litigation? Please provide a specific example.

3. What would you like to accomplish professionally over the next five years, and how would this position support those goals?

4. What is your desired annual base salary or salary range?

We are looking for someone who is excited about family law, takes pride in serving clients well, and wants to grow within a small firm. If you share those priorities and want an environment that values mentorship, honest communication, and room for life outside work, we encourage you to apply.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person