Legal Assistant II

Law Office of Bryan Fagan•Dallas, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is a premier, fast-growing Texas law firm specializing in family law, estate planning, probate, and criminal defense. With 13 offices across the state, they provide attorneys with a strong platform, a collaborative team environment, and a focus on work-life balance. The Legal Assistant II (LA2) team is crucial for organizing attorneys and paralegals, ensuring deadlines are met and clients feel supported. This role involves high-level administrative and legal support.

Requirements

6 months to 1 year of experience working in at least one or more of the following areas: family law, estate planning, probate, or civil litigation.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Detail-focused self-starter with the ability to manage competing priorities and remain highly organized in a fast-paced legal environment.
Literacy in Google Workspace, and a strong adaptability to learn specialized legal tech and case management software like Clio.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills paired with a positive, professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly preferred.
An Associate’s degree or completion of a paralegal program is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor deadlines and maintain rigorous attorney calendars, including court dates, hearings, and daily schedules.
Conduct regular docket checks to ensure absolute preparation.
Gather, track, and update critical client documentation, case inventories, financial information, and the Attorney’s Case Review Sheet.
Serve as a primary point of contact by responding to client calls and emails promptly and professionally.
Draft weekly docket check and monthly status letters.
Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files.
Partner with the legal team to curate client binders and ensure seamless trial preparation.
Attend daily morning meetings and weekly team reviews.
Track billable hours accurately to maintain a minimum of 1,500 billable hours per calendar year.