Paralegal – Family Law

Law Office of Bryan Fagan

. Manage the full lifecycle of Texas family law matters, including divorce, custody, support, modifications, and related issues, from contract through resolution .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeAbilene • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Texas family law matters, including divorce and custody cases, while ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines. Proficient in e-filing, document management, and maintaining effective communication with clients and legal teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Texas Family Law ExperienceE-Filing ProficiencyClio/MyCase FluencyDocument Management Systems ExperienceKnowledge of Local Rules

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Hard Skills

Drafting PleadingsPreparing DiscoveryOrganizing Case FilesIndexing Financial DocumentsPreparing Trial Materials

Soft Skills

Calm Under PressureEmpathetic CommunicationMentorship AbilityCollaborative Team Culture

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteE-Filing Portals

Industry Keywords

Family LawCourt ComplianceCase ManagementLegal Information vs. Legal Advice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the full lifecycle of Texas family law matters, including divorce, custody, support, modifications, and related issues, from contract through resolution
Draft, format, and proofread pleadings, motions, orders, discovery, and correspondence
Prepare and respond to discovery by organizing, indexing, and summarizing financial and other sensitive documents
Coordinate and file documents through e-filing and in person as needed
Ensure compliance with court rules, deadlines, and standing orders
Maintain and update case calendars for hearings, deadlines, mediations, and client meetings
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 professionally, empathetically, and promptly
Keep clients informed about case status
Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files
Assist with drafting and filing temporary orders, agreed orders, and final decrees
Collaborate with attorneys and team members to support case strategy, improve processes, and move matters forward efficiently

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
Current knowledge of local rules
Fluency with Clio/MyCase
Fluency with Google Suite
Experience with modern document management systems
Understands 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

Base salary plus billable hour bonus plan earning up to $35K more, paid out every paycheck
401(k) with up to 5% company match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Full benefits
PTO
Company holidays
Earned hybrid work option
Work-life balance and mental health support
Marketing and administrative support
Equal opportunity workplace with diverse perspectives encouraged and valued