Paralegal – Family Law

Law Office of Bryan Fagan • Richmond, TX

14h

About The Position

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is hiring a Paralegal to support its family law practice and Estate Planning/Guardianship matters. The role manages cases from inception through resolution, prepares substantive legal documents, leads discovery and inventory work, and partners with attorneys on trial preparation. It also handles court filings, calendars hearings and deadlines, and tracks billable hours. The firm describes its environment as team-based and focused on protecting work-life balance, with marketing and administrative support so paralegals can focus on case strategy.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of dedicated Texas family law experience as a paralegal.
• Proficiency in e-filing across state court portals and knowledge of current local rules.
• Fluency with Clio/MyCase and Google Suite or similar systems.
• Ability to distinguish legal information from legal advice and remain calm during emotionally charged litigation.
• Ability to work as a self-starter and provide mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of family law and Estate Planning/Guardianship matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft substantive pleadings, motions, and complex discovery responses with technical accuracy.
• Lead discovery and inventory processes, including tracing separate property funds and identifying red flags in financial affidavits or business valuations.
• Work with attorneys to curate trial exhibits, organize trial notebooks, and manage ongoing Requests for Order (RFOs).
• Oversee court filings and maintain calendars for hearings and deadlines.
• Ensure billable hours are captured accurately.
• Provide mentorship and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

• Base salary commensurate with experience.
• Billable-hour bonus plan offering up to $35,000 in additional earnings, paid each paycheck.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage and full benefits.
• PTO and company holidays.
• Earned hybrid work option.
• Marketing and administrative support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed