Family Law Paralegal DAL/PLANO

Family Law Paralegal

Hiring for the Plano and/or Dallas offices Must Haves:

• At least 5-7 years of experience working at a Texas Family Law Firm
• Able to work independently
• Able to multi-task and manage deadlines
• Able to hit the ground running with minimal training
• Able to bill 100 hours/month

Software used:

• MS Office, Adobe, Lexis Nexis, Westlaw Form Builder, Centerbase (billing and conflicts check software), Zoom

Benefits:

• Board Certified Paralegals pay ranges from 80-95K DOE
• Non-board certified Paralegal pay ranges from 70-85K DOE
• Business Casual attire
• Work remotely 1 day per week (after 90 day probationary period)
• Firm pays Medical, Vision, Dental premiums
• 96 hours PTO - year 1 (prorated from day 1)
• Paid bi-weekly
• 401K and firm matches up to 25%
• Discretionary year end bonus

Hours are from 8am - 5pm but some offices let you start at 7am or 9am...depends on the attorney

Interview Process:

1. Zoom virtual interview
2. In-person interview

The ideal candidate will have experience with all aspects of family law. This candidate should be highly organized, self-motivated, and a team player. Candidates should have strong verbal and written communication skills as there will be significant client contact. The ability to multitask and manage deadlines is a must.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review and draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, orders, inventories, correspondence
• Maintain organized schedules and provide timely reminders for deadlines
• Administrative duties, including but not limited to calendaring hearings, trials, pretrial deadlines and organizing case files, etc.
• Review and organize documents, exhibits, evidence, and case pleadings
• Aid attorneys with discovery requests and preparation of hearings and trials
• Communicate with clients, other attorneys and staff, and court staff
• Organize and electronically file pleadings and serve documents
• Assist the attorneys with case management from beginning to end.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of family law experience
• Board certified a plus but not required
• Knowledgeable in the Texas Family Code
• Knowledge of court rules, procedures, and practices, etc.
• Excellent proficiency in computer skills, such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, case management system, and navigating a server
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with utilizing Westlaw Form Builder

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year

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