Associate Attorney

About Us

Tessmer Law Firm is an award‑winning Family Law Firm located in San Antonio, Texas (78229). Our office is in the prestigious Northwest Center Building at the intersection of 410 and I‑10. Our team of experienced attorneys, led by Heather Tessmer, focuses on providing tough but fair, collaborative, and efficient service to Bexar and surrounding counties. Tessmer Law Firm specializes in various practice areas such as divorce, child custody, military divorce, collaborative divorce, estate planning, probate, guardianship, personal injury, and general civil litigation.

Heather Tessmer, attorney with over 20 years of experience, founded the firm. After graduating from St. Mary’s University Law School, she built a practice from San Angelo to San Antonio, establishing a family‑friendly, inclusive environment and a reputation for effective, compassionate representation.

Our law firm has a full‑time associate attorney position available now. You will have the opportunity to learn from senior associates and provide legal counsel to existing clients. If you have completed law school, passed the Texas bar, and seek a full‑time role with growth opportunities, we invite you to apply.

• Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, settlement agreements, orders for contract negotiations and court proceedings.
• Conduct legal research, prepare for, and attend hearings and/or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel under the direction of senior associate attorneys.
• Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on potential resolutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients.
• Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently.
• Maintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up‑to‑date information is readily available for other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Ability to work with senior attorneys to best serve client needs and grow our client base.
• Outstanding and effective communication and problem‑solving skills to work with clients, staff members, and senior attorneys.
• Demonstrated interviewing skills to ask the right questions and gather complete information for a thorough understanding of claims.
• Excellent research, analytical, verbal, and writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a high‑volume plenamente caseload in a busy, fast‑paced environment.
• Exceptional time‑management and organizational skills.
• Professionalism, strong work ethic, and a sense of compassion.
• Must be a team‑player, positive, motivated, and organized.
• Commitment to professional excellence, continuous self‑improvement, and a desire to learn.
• Advanced proficiency in all Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, plus database and document management systems.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience. Benefits include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term liability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan, 401(k) matching.
• Paid leave, performance bonuses, and continuing education stipends.

• -job type:
  Full‑time.
• Salary:
  From $60,000.00 per year.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday.
Location:

In person in San Antonio, TX 78229 – reliable commute required or relocation before starting.
• License/Certification:
  Bar license to practice law in the State of Texas (required).
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• Supplemental pay types:
  Bonus pay.