Litigation Support Specialist/Paralegal

Location: San Antonio, TX | Job Type: Full-Time | Work Arrangement: In-Office

About the role

Our client is seeking a Litigation Support Specialist to join a prestigious family law practice in San Antonio, TX. This position will provide day-to-day litigation support on complex family law matters while working closely with associate attorneys and managing partners. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently, highly organized, technologically proficient, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, litigation-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support for a variety of Texas family law matters, including: Divorces, Modifications, Enforcements, Suits Affecting Parent-Child Relationships
• Maintain and organize complex digital client files.
• E-file pleadings and other court documents.
• Assist with scheduling hearings, meetings, and other case-related activities.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff.
• Coordinate with district clerks to retrieve documents, schedule hearings, and obtain case status updates.
• Prepare and mail certified correspondence to relevant parties.
• Assist with basic discovery tasks, including document review, file organization, and production logging.
• Help prepare digital and physical materials for hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Provide general office support and assist with daily operational needs.
• Monitor office supplies and coordinate supply orders.
• Assist with reception duties, including greeting clients and preparing for meetings.
• Receive and sort incoming mail, deliveries, and courier packages.
• Perform general clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, scanning, and document organization.
• Assist attorneys and firm leadership with additional administrative and litigation-support tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ year of experience in litigation support, paralegal work, or a related legal support role.
• Strong technology skills and demonstrated ability to learn and use new systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with attorneys and firm leadership.
• Resourceful, proactive, and able to identify and address issues as they arise.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with local rules and court procedures in major Texas counties, particularly Harris, Travis, and Dallas County.
• Basic understanding of the lifecycle of Texas family law matters, including: Initial pleadings, Temporary orders, Discovery, Mediation, Trial, Entry of orders.
• Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Previous experience supporting a family law or litigation practice.

Skills

• Litigation support
• Family law case support
• E-filing
• Case file management
• Document review
• Scheduling and calendaring
• Court communication
• Client communication
• Discovery support
• Trial preparation
• Office administration
• Technology proficiency
• Organization and attention to detail

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, organized, proactive, and dependable, with the ability to take ownership of day-to-day litigation support and administrative responsibilities. This person should be comfortable communicating with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other stakeholders while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.