Senior Paralegal – Family Law

Law Office of Bryan Fagan•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is seeking a Senior Paralegal to manage a sophisticated caseload within a firm that prioritizes professional trajectory and work-life balance. The firm excels in family, estate planning & probate, and criminal law matters and has multiple offices across Texas. In this role, the Senior Paralegal will be an integral part of the mission to guide families through life's most important transitions, working in a structured environment where specialized administrative teams handle non-legal tasks, allowing the paralegal to focus exclusively on high-level case management and trial preparation.

Requirements

A minimum of 7+ years of family law experience in Texas; 10+ years of experience is most preferred.
An Associate’s degree or Certificate in Paralegal Studies or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. In lieu of education, 10+ years of exact experience in TX will be accepted.
Excellent typing skills and computer literacy, including a solid understanding MS Office and or Google Suite applications.
Proficiency on Clio and TxDoc OR similar software.
Demonstrate proficiency to focus on details, handle multiple tasks, and remain highly organized.
Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
Professional demeanor and positive communicator.

Nice To Haves

A paralegal board certification is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Drafting complex pleadings and discovery documents.
Managing extensive financial discovery, including tracing separate property funds and investment account analysis.
Systematically preparing attorneys for contested evidentiary hearings and final trials by creating trial binders, witness lists, and exhibit summaries.
Coordinating with forensic accountants, appraisers, and other expert witnesses.
Providing expert strategies and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the litigation process.