Paralegal - Family Law

Law Office of Bryan Fagan • Dickenson, TX

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About The Position

The Paralegal – Family Law manages family law and estate planning/guardianship matters from inception through resolution. The role supports clients through challenging situations with professionalism and empathy, while partnering with attorneys on case strategy and trial preparation. Responsibilities include drafting substantive pleadings, motions, and discovery responses; leading discovery and inventory work, including tracing separate property funds and reviewing complex financial affidavits and business valuations; preparing trial exhibits and notebooks; managing Requests for Order; and overseeing filings, calendars, deadlines, and billable-hour records. The position is part of a collaborative paralegal team at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, a Texas firm with 16 locations.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of dedicated Texas family law experience as a paralegal.
• Proficiency in e-filing across state court portals and staying current with local rules.
• Fluency with Clio or MyCase, Google Suite, and modern document management systems.
• Understanding of the distinction between legal information and legal advice.
• Ability to remain calm under the pressure of emotionally charged litigation.
• Self-starter capable of providing mentorship and contributing to a collaborative team culture.

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 complex financial affidavits or business valuations.
• Partner with attorneys to prepare 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, plus the opportunity to earn up to $35,000 more through a billable-hour bonus plan paid every paycheck.
• 401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage and full benefits.
• PTO and company holidays.
• Earned hybrid work option.
• A full week of training.
• Support for continuing legal education (CLEs) as needed.

What This Job Offers

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