Paralegal - Family Law

About the role

Focus on the Strategy, Not the Search. The Law Office of Bryan Fagan specializes in family law, estate planning & probate, and criminal defense. We operate 16 locations across Texas—including two offices in Houston (Corporate and The Heights) and individual locations in Abilene, Atascocita, Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Galveston, Humble, Kingwood, Richmond, Rockwall, San Antonio, The Woodlands, and Victoria—with additional expansion planned!

Responsibilities

• Case Ownership: Manage the full lifecycle of family law and EPG (Estate Planning/Guardianship) matters from inception through resolution.
• Strategic Drafting: Craft substantive pleadings, motions, and complex discovery responses with a high degree of technical accuracy.
• Discovery & Inventory: Lead the discovery and inventory process, including tracing separate property funds and identifying "red flags" in complex financial affidavits or business valuations.
• Trial Readiness: Partner with attorneys to curate trial exhibits, organize trial notebooks, and manage ongoing RFOs (Requests for Order).
• Administrative Precision: Oversee court filings, maintain rigorous calendaring for hearings and deadlines, and ensure billable hours are captured accurately.

Requirements

• Experience: At least 2+ years of dedicated Texas Family Law experience as a paralegal.

Qualifications

• Technical Mastery: Proficiency in E-Filing across various state court portals and staying current with local rules.
• Software Expert: Fluent in Clio/MyCase, Google Suite, and modern document management systems.

Skills

• Ethical Anchor: A professional who understands the line between legal information