Experienced Family Law Paralegal

Tessmer Law Firm•San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Tessmer Law Firm is seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal to support its collaborative, fast-paced legal team. The role works closely with attorneys and clients on divorce, child custody, child support, modifications, enforcement actions, property division, and military divorce matters. The paralegal is expected to manage case work from intake through resolution, communicate professionally and compassionately with clients, anticipate attorney needs, and take ownership of responsibilities while maintaining confidentiality and sound judgment.

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 and contribute as a team player.
Professional and confident communication with clients and legal professionals.
Strong computer and technology skills.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook.
Strong work ethic and willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.
Willingness to ask questions, learn, and continually improve.

Nice To Haves

Experience with case-management software, document-management systems, e-filing platforms, and 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.