Paralegal – Family Law

Law Office of Bryan Fagan

Paralegal handling family law cases at Law Office of Bryan Fagan. Manage case lifecycle, drafting, discovery, and trial preparations in supportive team environment.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeAustin • 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 family law and estate planning matters, with a strong focus on drafting legal documents, overseeing court filings, and maintaining compliance with local rules. Proficient in utilizing legal technology and fostering a collaborative team environment while providing mentorship.

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Texas Family Law ExperienceE-Filing ProficiencyClio/MyCase ProficiencyDocument Management SystemsLegal Document Drafting

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Hard Skills

Legal Document DraftingDiscovery Process ManagementFinancial Affidavit AnalysisTrial Exhibit PreparationCourt Filing Management

Soft Skills

MentorshipCollaborationCalm Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

ClioMyCaseGoogle SuiteDocument Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Family LawEstate PlanningGuardianshipRequests for OrderBillable Hours Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

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 and staying current with local rules.
Fluent in Clio/MyCase, Google Suite, and modern document management systems.
A professional who understands the line between legal information and legal advice and remains calm under the pressure of emotionally charged litigation.
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.