Experienced Family Law Paralegal
About The Position
The Tessmer Law Firm is seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to join their growing team. This role requires someone who understands that family law involves more than just paperwork, possessing strong legal knowledge, exceptional organization, attention to detail, and genuine compassion for clients who are often dealing with significant life changes. The ideal candidate is a self-starter capable of managing the daily demands of a busy family law practice, anticipating attorney needs, communicating professionally with clients, and taking ownership of their work. The legal team is highly collaborative and operates in a fast-paced environment where organization, communication, and follow-through are essential. The paralegal will work closely with attorneys and clients on various matters including divorce, child custody, child support, modifications, enforcement actions, property division, and military divorce matters.
Requirements
- Prior experience as a family-law paralegal
- Strong knowledge of Texas family-law procedures and terminology
- Experience assisting with contested and uncontested family-law matters
- Experience with discovery, pleadings, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines
- Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player
- Professional and confident communication with clients and legal professionals
- Strong computer and technology skills
- A strong work ethic and willingness to take ownership of responsibilities
- A willingness to ask questions, learn, and continually improve
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook
Nice To Haves
- Experience with case-management software
- Experience with document-management systems
- Experience with e-filing platforms
- Experience with other legal technology
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with managing family-law cases from intake through resolution
- Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, proposed orders, and other legal documents
- Prepare and organize discovery responses and document productions
- Assist with client intake and gathering relevant case information
- Communicate professionally and effectively with clients regarding case status and requested information
- Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical case files
- Monitor deadlines, hearings, discovery responses, and other important case dates
- Coordinate hearings, mediations, depositions, and meetings
- Assist attorneys with hearing and trial preparation
- Organize exhibits, evidence, discovery, and trial notebooks
- Conduct legal and factual research as requested by attorneys
- Prepare case summaries, timelines, and other materials to assist attorneys with case strategy
- Assist with e-filing and other court-related filings
- Communicate with opposing counsel, court staff, experts, and other professionals as directed
- Track outstanding tasks and proactively follow up to ensure deadlines are met
- Provide general administrative and litigation support to the legal team
- Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive client information
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Bonus opportunities
- 401(k) and retirement plan
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Continuing education opportunities
- In-house gym
- In-house restaurant
- Annual company retreats
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
