Senior Paralegal – Family Law

Law Office of Bryan Fagan • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Paralegal – Family Law independently manages complex Texas family law matters from client intake through final decree, serving as a strategic partner to attorneys and a consistent point of contact for clients. The role focuses on high-level case management and trial preparation, with specialized administrative teams handling non-legal tasks. The Senior Paralegal also mentors junior paralegals and legal assistants and accurately manages billable time and case-related tasks.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of family law experience in Texas; 10 or more years of experience is preferred.
• Associate’s degree or Certificate in Paralegal Studies, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field; 10 or more years of exact Texas experience may substitute for 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.
• 10 or more years of family law experience in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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 issues in financial affidavits and business valuations.
• Prepare attorneys for contested hearings, mediations, and trials by assembling trial binders, exhibit and 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 during litigation.
• Collaborate with attorneys and fellow paralegals on case strategy, troubleshooting, and efficient resolution of cases.
• Record and manage billable time and case-related tasks in firm-approved systems.
• Mentor junior paralegals and legal assistants by sharing best practices, offering guidance on complex matters, and modeling a calm, solutions-focused approach.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Billable-hour bonus plan, paid every two weeks, with the opportunity to earn up to $35,000 more.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and voluntary term life insurance.
• 401(k) with a 5% match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree