Paralegal – Family Law

Law Office of Bryan Fagan

Paralegal specializing in family law at a premier Texas law firm. Focused on case ownership, strategic drafting, and administrative precision in a collaborative team environment.

Posted 7/29/2026full-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, with a strong focus on strategic drafting, discovery processes, and trial readiness. Proficient in E-Filing and familiar with legal software tools, ensuring administrative precision and ethical standards in a collaborative environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Texas Family Law ExperienceE-Filing ProficiencyClio/MyCase Software ExpertiseStrategic Drafting SkillsDiscovery Process Leadership

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Hard Skills

Family Law ManagementSubstantive DraftingDiscovery ProcessTrial PreparationCourt Filing Oversight

Soft Skills

MentorshipTeam CollaborationCalm Under PressureEthical Judgment

Tools & Technologies

ClioMyCaseGoogle SuiteDocument Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Estate PlanningGuardianshipFinancial AffidavitsRequests for OrderLegal Information vs. Legal Advice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Case Ownership: Manage the full lifecycle of family law and EPG (Estate Planning/Guardianship) matters from inception through resolution.
Strategic Drafting: Craft substantive pleadings, motions, and complex discovery responses with a high degree of technical accuracy.
Discovery & Inventory: Lead the discovery and inventory process, including tracing separate property funds and identifying "red flags" in complex financial affidavits or business valuations.
Trial Readiness: Partner with attorneys to curate trial exhibits, organize trial notebooks, and manage ongoing RFOs (Requests for Order).
Administrative Precision: Oversee court filings, maintain rigorous calendaring for hearings and deadlines, and ensure billable hours are captured accurately.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience: At least 2+ years of dedicated Texas Family Law experience as a paralegal.
Technical Mastery: Proficiency in E-Filing across various state court portals and staying current with local rules.
Software Expert: Fluent in Clio/MyCase, Google Suite, and modern document management systems.
Ethical Anchor: A professional who understands the line between legal information and legal advice and remains calm under the pressure of emotionally charged litigation.
Team Leader: A self-starter capable of providing mentorship and contributing to a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Earnings: A base salary commensurate with experience plus earn up to $35K more with our attractive billable hour bonus plan, paid out every paycheck!
Essentials: 401(k) with up to 5% company match, medical/dental/vision, and full benefits.
Real Balance: PTO, company holidays, and an earned hybrid option designed to protect your work-life balance and mental health.
Investment in your success: A full week of training will start you off with success as well as the offer to support CLEs as needed.
Real Support: You focus on the strategy; our marketing and administrative engine handles the rest.