Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary (Austin, TX)

About the role

Build Your Career with One of the Nation's Leading Family Law Firms. Stange Law Firm, PC is accepting resumes for a dynamic, highly motivated Full-Time Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Legal Secretary to join our Austin, Texas office. With many offices across many states, Stange Law Firm is one of the nation's largest family law firms focused exclusively on domestic relations matters. Every day, our team helps individuals and families navigate divorce, child custody disputes, paternity actions, modifications, estate planning, adoption, and many other legal matters affecting families.

Responsibilities

• Client Service – Professionally greet clients and visitors; answer incoming telephone calls and accurately relay messages; schedule appointments and assist with client communications; coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, and third parties; help ensure every client receives exceptional service throughout their case.
• Case Management – Prepare, draft, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents; prepare documents for filing with courts and other agencies; maintain organized electronic and physical client files; calendar hearings, deadlines, meetings, and appointments; assist attorneys with discovery, trial preparation, and other litigation support.
• Administrative Support – Perform electronic filing with courts; organize files and legal documents; process incoming and outgoing mail; scan, copy, and distribute documents; perform general administrative duties and assist with special projects as assigned.
• Billing & Technology – Enter billable time into the firm's timekeeping software on the same day work is performed; utilize Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and the firm's case management software; maintain accurate records and documentation.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, legal secretary, or in a law firm is preferred, but not required.
• Family law or litigation experience is preferred, but not required.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new technology and software.
• Positive attitude, professionalism, dependability, and outstanding customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Productivity bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Roth retirement option
• 95‑99% employer‑paid medical insurance for employees (depending on state), plus buy‑up options
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Optional Accident, Critical Illness, Short‑Term Disability, and Life Insurance coverage
• Paid vacation
• Five paid sick days
• Three paid personal days
• Nine paid holidays
• Paid birthday leave for full‑time employees
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