Assistant Paralegal Manager – Family Law

About the role

The Assistant Paralegal Manager oversees all paralegal staff across various practice areas, ensuring operational excellence through supervision and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a team of paralegals and legal assistants in family law, estate planning, probate, and civil litigation.
• Supervise daily workflows, case assignments, and document production to ensure quality and timely legal support.
• Directly oversee Paralegal Leads, providing individualized coaching and performance management.
• Lead daily and weekly meetings to deliver department updates, trainings, policy reminders, and strategic goals.
• Handle paralegal duties as assigned, including drafting legal documents, organizing case files, and assisting attorneys with trial preparation.
• Approve and track all scheduling changes, manage timecards, and ensure payroll readiness.
• Identify and implement process improvements and technology solutions to enhance team efficiency.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for case-specific operational concerns or interdepartmental workflow issues.
• Maintain and manage a Senior Attorney caseload in addition to management duties.
• Conduct legal research and provide summaries of findings to the legal team.
• Investigate and draft responses to bar complaints, client grievances, and private lawsuits.
• Review and approve check requests and manage credit card payments for legal expenses.
• Implement and uphold Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and firm compliance protocols.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of paralegal experience in Texas, bilingual is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years in a management or leadership role supervising legal staff.
• Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, or a Certificate in Paralegal Studies is required; a Juris Doctor (JD) is considered a plus.
• Experience in one or more areas such as family law, estate planning, probate, or civil litigation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and case management software (Clio preferred).

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay based on years of experience.
• Paid Time Off.
• Billable hour bonus plan, paid out every 2 weeks.
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Short/Long Term Disability Life Insurance and Voluntary Term Life Insurance.
• An outstanding 401K (5% Match!)