Managing Attorney - Family Law

Overview

Role Type
:
Full-Time (W-2)

Start Date
: ASAP

Company Overview

Scott M. Brown & Associates is a well-established Texas law firm with a strong reputation in family law and criminal defense. The firm serves clients across Brazoria and Galveston Counties with integrity, diligence, and a commitment to high-quality legal representation.

As the firm continues to grow along the Texas Gulf Coast, Scott M. Brown & Associates is focused on maintaining strong leadership, consistent legal standards, and a supportive environment for attorneys to practice at a high level—without the burden of running the business.

We are seeking an experienced Managing Attorney – Family Law to lead and support the firm’s Family Law practice. This is a senior-level role for a seasoned Texas family law attorney who will maintain an active caseload while mentoring junior attorneys and helping provide stability and leadership during a period of growth.

This position is a backfill for a departing Managing Attorney and offers immediate responsibility, strong operational support, and direct collaboration with firm ownership. The Managing Attorney will focus on practicing law and leading the legal team, while administrative, marketing, and operational functions are handled by the firm.

For the right candidate, the role may initially be scoped as a Senior Family Law Attorney, with a clear path into full Managing Attorney responsibilities as the practice continues to scale.

• Lead and oversee the Family Law practice
• Maintain an active family law caseload, including complex matters
• Meet established billable hour expectations annually consistent with firm standards
• Mentor and support associate attorneys
• Provide guidance on case strategy, quality control, and client service
• Oversee case flow and ensure consistency across the team
• Collaborate with firm ownership on staffing, workflow, and practice growth
• Serve as a steady, reliable presence for both clients and staff

• 5+ years of family law experience practicing in Texas
• Strong litigation experience in family law matters
• Ability to manage an active caseload while meeting billing expectations
• Experience mentoring, supporting, or informally leading junior attorneys
• Strong communication, organization, and client-management skills
• Ability to work onsite in the Angleton / Pearland / League City area

• Prior experience as a Managing Attorney, Supervising Attorney, or Practice Group Lead
• Experience working in firms with strong infrastructure and support staff
• Background helping stabilize or scale a growing legal practice
• Spanish fluency
• Senior family law attorneys interested in growing into long-term leadership roles
• Base Salary: $150,000 – $225,000 (commensurate with experience) + Bonus
• Compensation flexibility for strong candidates, including potential performance-based or percentage-of-billings structures
• This is not an equity or managing partner role
• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• CLE, board certification, and professional development support
• Strong administrative, paralegal, and operational support infrastructure

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We’re committed to making our hiring process as smooth and timely as possible, and we understand that waiting to hear back can add to the anticipation. If you’re a potential fit, our team will reach out within two weeks to progress you to the next stage. If you don’t hear from us in that time, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with our team in the future, and we wish you the very best in your job search.