Senior Paralegal – Family Law
About The Position
The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is hiring a Senior Paralegal for its Houston/Corporate office. The firm specializes in family law, estate planning and probate, and criminal defense, and operates 16 Texas locations. In this role, the Senior Paralegal independently manages complex family law matters from intake through final decree, serving as a strategic partner to attorneys and a primary point of contact for clients. Specialized administrative teams handle non-legal tasks so paralegals can focus on case management and trial preparation. The position involves managing high-conflict cases, preparing legal documents and financial discovery, supporting hearings and trials, coordinating with expert witnesses, and maintaining deadlines and client communication. The Senior Paralegal also collaborates on case strategy, tracks billable time, and mentors junior paralegals and legal assistants.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of family law experience in Texas; 10 or more years is most preferred.
- An associate degree or certificate in Paralegal Studies, or a bachelor's degree in a related field; 10 or more years of exact experience in Texas may be accepted in lieu of education.
- Excellent typing skills and computer literacy, including a solid understanding of Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite applications.
- Proficiency with Clio and TxDoc or similar software.
- Ability to focus on details, handle multiple tasks, and remain highly organized.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional demeanor and positive communication style.
Nice To Haves
- Paralegal board certification is a strong plus.
- 10 or more years of family law experience is most preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of high-conflict family law cases, from intake through temporary orders, discovery, mediation, and final trial or settlement.
- Draft, review, and revise complex pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and proposed orders.
- Lead financial discovery and analysis, including tracing separate property funds, reviewing bank and investment statements, and identifying red flags in financial affidavits and business valuations.
- Prepare attorneys for contested hearings, mediations, and trials by creating trial binders, exhibit lists, witness lists, and evidentiary summaries.
- Coordinate with and support expert witnesses, including forensic accountants, appraisers, and other specialists, to ensure timely reports and trial readiness.
- Manage court filings, deadlines, and hearing calendars to ensure matters are timely and procedurally compliant.
- Maintain professional client relationships by providing case updates, gathering facts and documents, and setting expectations throughout litigation.
- Collaborate with attorneys and fellow paralegals on case strategy, problem-solving, and efficient case resolution.
- Record and manage billable time and case-related tasks in firm-approved systems.
- Mentor junior paralegals and legal assistants by sharing best practices, guiding them on complex matters, and modeling a calm, solutions-focused approach.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Billable-hour bonus plan offering up to $35,000 more, paid every two weeks.
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance and voluntary term life insurance.
- 401(k) with a 5% match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
