Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Family Law Paralegal to support a busy legal team in Allen, Texas. This role is suited to a detail-oriented individual who can manage sensitive client matters, keep pace with shifting priorities, and contribute confidently throughout the litigation process. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of Texas family law procedures, excellent organizational judgment, and the ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.

Responsibilities:
• Draft and organize family law documents, including pleadings, motions, proposed orders, and discovery materials in alignment with Texas court procedures.
• Manage case progression from intake through resolution by maintaining files, monitoring deadlines, and ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding items.
• Conduct client intake conversations and assist with ongoing client communication, offering thoughtful and empathetic support throughout emotionally sensitive matters.
• Prepare attorneys for hearings, mediation sessions, interim orders proceedings, and trial by coordinating exhibits, witness materials, and case documentation.
• Track legal and internal deadlines using calendaring tools and help keep attorneys informed of upcoming obligations and unresolved issues.
• File documents through Texas e-filing systems and coordinate materials with courts, experts, and outside parties as needed.
• Support discovery efforts by gathering records, organizing responses, and helping ensure inventories and disclosures are completed on time.
• Attend court proceedings in Collin County and surrounding North Texas jurisdictions when required to assist with exhibits, client coordination, and hearing logistics.• At least 5 years of paralegal experience, including substantial work in family law matters.
• Strong understanding of the Texas Family Code and hands-on familiarity with family law filings, motions, orders, and related procedures.
• Proven ability to balance competing priorities, adjust quickly to changing demands, and maintain strong follow-through on active matters.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with confidence interacting with clients, attorneys, court staff, and third-party professionals.
• Experience with client intake, case management, discovery coordination, and trial or hearing preparation.
• Proficiency with legal technology and office software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe or Kofax, ShareFile, and Texas e-filing platforms; familiarity with Clio Manage and Clio Grow is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, use sound judgment on routine matters, and identify when attorney review or direction is needed.