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 10/8/2026full-timeSan Antonio • 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, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring trial readiness. Proficient in e-filing and familiar with local court rules, while maintaining a detail-oriented and collaborative approach.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Texas Family Law ExperienceE-Filing ProficiencyClio/MyCase FluencyDocument Management SystemsTrial Preparation Skills

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Hard Skills

Drafting Legal DocumentsDiscovery ManagementFinancial Affidavit AnalysisCourt Filing OversightBillable Hours Management

Soft Skills

Calm Under PressureMentorship AbilityDetail-OrientedCollaborative Team Player

Tools & Technologies

ClioMyCaseGoogle SuiteDocument Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Family LawEstate PlanningGuardianshipSAPCR MattersEmotional Litigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the full lifecycle of family law and EPG (Estate Planning/Guardianship) matters from inception through resolution
Coordinate with attorneys, clients, courts, and third parties to progress cases
Draft substantive pleadings, motions, and complex discovery responses
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
Help ensure files are trial-ready

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
Ability to stay current with local rules
Fluency in Clio/MyCase, Google Suite, and modern document management systems
Understanding of the distinction between legal information and legal advice
Ability to remain calm under pressure in emotionally charged litigation
Self-starter capable of providing mentorship and contributing to a collaborative team culture
Detail-oriented and tech-savvy
Experience with divorces, SAPCR matters, modifications, enforcement actions, and related EPG work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary commensurate with experience
Up to $35K additional billable hour bonus, 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
Full week of training
Support for CLEs as needed
Marketing and administrative support