Senior Paralegal - Family Law

Senior Paralegal - Family Law

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Houston/Corporate

Reporting To: Kimberly Washington

Description

Elevate Your Impact: Join Texas's Premier Family Law Team

At the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, we don't just offer jobs; we provide a platform for elite legal professionals to architect the litigation process. We are expanding rapidly across Texas and are seeking a Senior Paralegal who is ready to manage a sophisticated caseload within a firm that prioritizes your professional trajectory and work-life balance.

Specializing in family law, estate planning & probate, and criminal defense, the Law Office of Bryan Fagan operates 16 Texas locations. Our presence includes two offices in Houston (Corporate and The Heights) alongside locations in Abilene, Atascocita, Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Galveston, Humble, Kingwood, Richmond, Rockwall, San Antonio, The Woodlands, and Victoria-with further expansion on the horizon!

In this role, you aren't just supporting-you are an integral part of our mission to guide families through life's most important transitions. We provide a structured environment where specialized administrative teams handle non-legal tasks, empowering you to focus exclusively on high-level case management and trial preparation.

Enjoy Your Total Rewards Package!

• Competitive Pay: Based on years of experience
• Paid Time Off!
• Earn up to $35K More: We offer an attractive billable hour bonus plan, paid out every 2 weeks!
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Also, Short/Long Term Disability Life Insurance and Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• An outstanding 401K (5% Match!)

Key Responsibilities

Your Role in Our Mission

As a Senior Paralegal - Family Law , you will independently manage complex family law matters from intake through final decree, serving as a strategic partner to the attorneys and a steady point of contact for clients.

• Own the full lifecycle of high-conflict family law cases, from initial client intake through temporary orders, discovery, mediation, and final trial or settlement.
• Draft, review, and revise complex pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and proposed orders with a high degree of technical accuracy.
• Lead financial discovery and analysis, including tracing separate property funds, reviewing bank and investment statements, and identifying red flags in financial affidavits and business valuations.
• Prepare attorneys for contested hearings, mediations, and trials by building comprehensive trial binders, exhibit lists, witness lists, and evidentiary summaries.
• Coordinate with and support expert witnesses, including forensic accountants, appraisers, and other specialists, to ensure timely reports and trial readiness.
• Manage court filings, deadlines, and hearing calendars to ensure all matters are timely and procedurally compliant.
• Maintain strong, professional client relationships by providing regular case updates, gathering facts and documents, and setting expectations throughout the litigation process.
• Collaborate with attorneys and fellow paralegals to develop case strategy, troubleshoot issues, and drive cases toward efficient, favorable resolution.
• Accurately record and manage billable time and case-related tasks in firm-approved systems to support productivity and bonus eligibility.
• Mentor junior paralegals and legal assistants by sharing best practices, providing guidance on complex matters, and modeling a calm, solutions-focused approach in emotionally charged cases.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What you will bring to the role:

• A minimum of 7+ years of family law experience in Texas; 10+ years of experience is most preferred. A paralegal board certification is a strong plus.
• You will have an Associate's degree or Certificate in Paralegal Studies or a Bachelor's degree in a related field. In lieu of education, we will accept 10+ years of exact experience in TX.
• Excellent typing skills and computer literacy, including a solid understanding MS Office and or Google Suite applications.
• Proficiency on Clio and TxDoc OR similar software.
• Demonstrate proficiency to focus on details, handle multiple tasks, and remain highly organized.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor and positive communicator.

Benefits

Enjoy Your Total Rewards Package!

• Competitive Pay: Based on years of experience
• Paid Time Off!
• Earn up to $35K More: We offer an attractive billable hour bonus plan, paid out every 2 weeks!
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Also, Short/Long Term Disability Life Insurance and Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• An outstanding 401K (5% Match!)

Equal Opportunity Statement:
We recognize that diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds enable us to be an even stronger company and workplace. Not only will you be welcome here, your unique thoughts and opinions will be encouraged, celebrated and deeply valued.