Paralegal – Family Law

Law Office of Bryan Fagan

. Manage the full lifecycle of family law and EPG (Estate Planning/Guardianship) matters from inception through resolution .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing family law and estate planning matters, including drafting legal documents, overseeing court filings, and maintaining accurate billable hours. Proficient in e-filing and familiar with local rules, while providing mentorship and maintaining professionalism in high-pressure situations.

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Texas Family Law ExperienceE-Filing ProficiencyClio/MyCase FluencyDocument Management Systems ExperienceLegal Information Distinction

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Hard Skills

Drafting Legal DocumentsDiscovery ManagementCourt Filing OversightBillable Hours ManagementFinancial Affidavit Analysis

Soft Skills

ProfessionalismEmpathyCalm Under PressureMentorshipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ClioMyCaseGoogle SuiteDocument Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Family LawEstate PlanningGuardianshipLocal RulesRequests for Order

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the full lifecycle of family law and EPG (Estate Planning/Guardianship) matters from inception through resolution
Draft substantive pleadings, motions, and complex discovery responses with technical accuracy
Lead discovery and inventory processes, including tracing separate property funds and identifying red flags in financial affidavits or business valuations
Partner with attorneys to curate trial exhibits and organize trial notebooks
Manage ongoing RFOs (Requests for Order)
Oversee court filings
Maintain calendaring for hearings and deadlines
Ensure billable hours are captured accurately
Navigate clients through difficult legal matters with professionalism and empathy

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 2+ years of dedicated Texas Family Law experience as a paralegal
Proficiency in e-filing across various state court portals
Knowledge of current local rules
Fluency with Clio/MyCase
Fluency with Google Suite
Experience with modern document management systems
Understanding of the distinction between legal information and legal advice
Ability to remain calm under pressure during emotionally charged litigation
Self-starter capable of providing mentorship and contributing to a collaborative team culture

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary plus opportunity to earn up to $35K more through a billable hour bonus plan, paid every paycheck
401(k) with up to 5% company match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Full benefits
PTO and company holidays
Earned hybrid work option
Training week
CLE support as needed
Marketing and administrative support
Work-life balance and mental health support