Paralegal – Family Law

About the role

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 offices 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

• Manage the full lifecycle of Texas family law matters (divorce, custody, support, modifications, and related issues) from contract through resolution.
• Draft, format, and proofread pleadings, motions, orders, discovery, and correspondence with a high degree of accuracy and attention to local rules.
• Prepare and respond to discovery, including organizing, indexing, and summarizing financial and other sensitive documents.
• Coordinate and file documents via e‑filing and in person as needed, ensuring strict compliance with court rules, deadlines, and standing orders.
• Maintain and update case calendars, including hearings, deadlines, mediations, and client meetings, and proactively flag upcoming obligations for attorneys.
• Prepare hearing and trial materials, including notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists, and demonstrative exhibits.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel in a professional, empathetic, and timely manner, keeping clients informed on case status.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files so they are accurate, complete, and easy for the team to navigate.
• Assist with drafting and filing temporary orders, agreed orders, and final decrees, ensuring they accurately reflect negotiated terms.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and other team members to support case strategy, improve processes, and move matters forward efficiently.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Understands the line between legal information and legal advice and remains calm under the pressure of emotionally charged litigation.
• Self‑starter capable of providing mentorship and contributing to a collaborative team culture.

Pay

Compensation: $50,000 - $75,000 per year. Base salary commensurate with experience plus opportunity to earn up to $35K more with a billable‑hour bonus plan paid out each paycheck.

Benefits

• 401(k) with up to 5% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Full benefits package
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Earned hybrid work option to support work‑life balance and mental health
• Administrative and marketing support so you can focus on strategy

Schedule

Full‑time position.