Paralegal

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a hybrid Family Law Paralegal to join our Dallas, TX office. This position plays a critical role in helping us maintain excellence in client service by balancing legal expertise, client advocacy, and collaboration. Remote-first setting with brick-and-mortar space available (in-person as required by courts and clients).

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on important cases in an exciting, fast-paced environment handling diverse family law matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, and property division.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple competing responsibilities.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and outstanding communication skills in both written and verbal interactions.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff, ensuring collective success and efficiency in case management.
• Prepare accurate legal documents and filings with high attention to detail.
• E-file documents with county court systems.
• Interact professionally with clients, attorneys, and court staff.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-6 years of experience in family law preferred, but other legal experience will be considered.
• Exceptional writing skills and proficiency in e-filing with county courts.
• Experience working with multiple attorneys in a law firm setting.
• Strong verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

Skills

• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to stay composed and organized under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork and supporting collective success.

Pay

$26 - $31 hourly + commission. The range presented is a reliable estimate of the base salary plus potential commissions based on billable hours and collections. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, internal and external pay equity, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement plan.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and public holidays).
• Employee assistance program for personal wellness.
• Additional voluntary programs: accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance.
• In some markets, commuter and transit benefit programs are available.
• Work from anywhere eligibility after 6 months.