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 10/23/2026full-timeRockwall • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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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 case management. Proficient in e-filing and familiar with legal technology tools to enhance collaboration and efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Texas Family Law ExperienceE-Filing ProficiencyClio/MyCase FluencyDrafting Legal DocumentsMentorship and Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Drafting Substantive PleadingsComplex Discovery ResponsesManaging RFOsTracing Separate Property FundsIdentifying Financial Red Flags

Soft Skills

ProfessionalismEmpathyCalm Under PressureSelf-StarterCollaborative Team Culture

Tools & Technologies

ClioMyCaseGoogle SuiteState Court Portals

Industry Keywords

Family LawEstate PlanningGuardianshipLegal Information vs. Legal AdviceLocal Rules Knowledge

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 high technical accuracy
Lead discovery and inventory processes
Trace separate property funds and identify red flags in complex 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 accurate calendars 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 in Clio/MyCase and Google Suite or similar 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

Base salary commensurate with experience
Up to $35K billable hour bonus plan, paid out every paycheck
401(k) with up to 5% company match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Full benefits
PTO
Company holidays
Earned hybrid option
Work-life balance and mental health support
Marketing and administrative support
Equal opportunity workplace
Supportive, collaborative team culture