Associate Attorney
Job Description
Associate Attorney
The Love DuCote Law Firm LLC | Sugar Land, Texas
Company Description
The Love DuCote Law Firm, located in Sugar Land, Texas, is an established, growing, law practice comprised of 8–10 dedicated legal professionals serving clients throughout Fort Bend County, Harris County, and surrounding Texas counties. We represent individuals in a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, property division, child custody and support, modifications, terminations, and adoptions, as well as in criminal defense cases involving both misdemeanors and felonies at the state and federal levels. We emphasize a collaborative, team-based approach, where our attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and support staff are focused on providing premier legal services, resolving—and when necessary, litigating—complex property and child-related issues in family law cases, and offering zealous, strategic defense for clients facing criminal charges.
Role Description
We are seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join our growing team, where the Associate Attorney will primarily handle family law cases, including drafting pleadings, preparing and responding to discovery requests, attending hearings, and assisting in contested matters involving property division and child-related issues. The Associate Attorney will also assist with and handle criminal defense matters, including misdemeanor and felony cases at the state and federal levels. The Associate Attorney is expected to demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, strong advocacy skills, and a commitment to delivering premier legal representation.
This position requires close coordination with attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants to ensure efficient case progression and high-quality client service. The firm provides ongoing training and mentorship, allowing the Associate Attorney to develop litigation skills, legal strategy, and professional judgment while growing both individually and as a contributing member of our legal team.
Office Environment
The Love DuCote Law Firm is an on-site, team-oriented law office, where our attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants work collaboratively in a hands-on environment that emphasizes training, mentorship, and professional growth. This position is ideal for professionals who value teamwork, accountability, and continuous development in a fast-paced, in-person legal practice.
Qualifications
- Licensed attorney in good standing with State Bar of Texas
- 2+ years of family law and/or criminal defense experience strongly preferred
- Recent jury trial experience preferred
- Knowledge of Clio case management preferred
- Ability to use MS Office required and MacOS computers preferred
- Strong research skills to analyze legal precedents and case law
- Ability to manage and resolve disputes, secure agreements, and advocate in clients’ best interests
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a legal team and independently manage a caseload
Compensation & Benefits
- $100,000–$140,000 salary (based on experience)
- Medical & dental insurance
- Paid vacation and sick days