Senior Family Law Paralegal

Hargrave Family Law•Dallas, TX

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are growing! Do you look forward to going to work each day? Life's too short to start your day with dread. We want to come to work each day. At our firm, you will be a part of a team where firm culture is a top priority. We invest in both our firm as a whole and in each team member. You will work with a team that works collaboratively, strategically, and creatively, supporting each other as we collectively support clients and move their cases toward resolution using creative solutions. We help good people end broken marriages by practicing family law differently. We guide clients and support them in their desire to end marriages in a manner consistent with their values using non-adversarial techniques. Clients deserve better than a process that ends in outright warfare. Divorce can be a transitional time of remarkable growth and transformation when focused on creating a new future rather than the past. Clients need to know that they have options when facing a divorce, and we help them find a better way. Do you have at least 5-7 years' experience as a family law paralegal? Let us hear from you if you’re a collaborator at heart! The ideal candidate for this position will use their experience in Texas and superb strategic skills to compassionately support clients during their family law journey. This position is hybrid WFH-eligible; however, you must live within the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex in order to assist with preparation for case activities (such as mediations and hearings) as needed. We are searching for an experienced, seasoned Paralegal. Please read this posting and subsequent emails carefully; we will screen out candidates who do not follow all instructions during the application process. We are also offering a $2,500 signing bonus paid up front, based upon 6-month retention (terms apply). This vital role in our firm is crucial to caring for clients in a compassionate manner.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of the Texas Family Code and legal terminology, processes, and documents as they pertain to family law in Texas
Worked in family law in Texas for at least the last 2 years, and have an additional 3+ years of experience in the family law field
Highly organized; able to multitask proficiently and efficiently
Strong collaborative interpersonal skills; able to communicate collaboratively with clients, vendors, attorneys, paralegals, and court personnel
Exercises the utmost discretion, confidentiality, sensitivity, and integrity
Strong sense of humor

Responsibilities

Prepare a wide range of legal documents including pleadings, reports, and correspondence, in both draft and final form
Draft discovery pleadings, including Inventories and Appraisements; work with clients to collect and prepare documents for production; review documents produced; prepare and maintain discovery indexes
Prepare attorneys for hearings, trials, conferences, and mediations; attend the same when required
Monitor case court dockets, internal client dockets, and case filings; update legal case/client electronic tracking database (currently Clio) in their assigned cases
Communicate effectively with clients throughout their journey
Monitor, prioritize, and facilitate daily workflow for self and Legal/Administrative Assistants
Manage calendars, track deadlines, and time-sensitive tasks with 100% accuracy
Maintain the integrity of a case’s file management systems, including classifying, arranging, and retrieving information in both electronic and hard copy formats
Notarize documents as needed
Provide feedback and suggestions on improving the firm's processes
Meet internal billing minimum requirements (at least 1500/year)