Legal Assistant II

Legal Assistant II

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dallas

Reporting To: Kimberly Washington

Compensation: $40,000 - $45,000 / year

Description

Focus on the Strategy, Not the Search.

At the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, we've cleared the path so you can focus entirely on your passion: practicing law at the highest level. We are a premier, fast-growing Texas law firm specializing in family law, estate planning, probate, and criminal defense. With 13 offices across the state-including Houston, Galveston, Humble, The Woodlands, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, Dallas, and Fort Worth-we provide our attorneys with a powerhouse platform, a collaborative team environment, and a true work-life balance.

What You'll Do

Our Legal Assistant II (LA2) team is the operational backbone of our practice strategy, keeping our attorneys and paralegals organized, synchronized, and ready for battle. In this role, you will provide high-level administrative and legal support, ensuring no deadline is missed and every client feels heard, valued, and supported through their toughest chapters.

• Calendar & Docket Mastery : Monitor deadlines and maintain rigorous attorney calendars, including court dates, hearings, and daily schedules. Conduct regular docket checks to ensure absolute preparation.
• Proactive Case Support : Gather, track, and update critical client documentation, case inventories, financial information, and the Attorney's Case Review Sheet.
• Client Connection : Serve as a primary point of contact by responding to client calls and emails promptly and professionally, and drafting weekly docket check and monthly status letters.
• Trial & File Precision : Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files. Partner with the legal team to curate client binders and ensure seamless trial preparation.
• Operational Synergy : Attend daily morning meetings and weekly team reviews, tracking billable hours accurately to maintain a minimum of 1,500 billable hours per calendar year.

What We're Looking For

• Experience : 6 months to 1 year of experience working in at least one or more of the following areas: family law, estate planning, probate, or civil litigation. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly preferred.
• Education : High School Diploma or GED required; an Associate's degree or completion of a paralegal program is preferred.
• Organizational Excellence : A detail-focused self-starter with the ability to manage competing priorities and remain highly organized in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Software Competency : Literacy in Google Workspace, and a strong adaptability to learn specialized legal tech and case management software like Clio.
• Communication Anchor : Exceptional verbal and written communication skills paired with a positive, professional demeanor.

What You'll Get

We value our legal support team as a vital pillar of our firm and compensate accordingly. We offer a "Big Law" structure with a "Boutique" focus on people.

• Competitive Earnings : A stable base salary paired with a performance-driven structure to reward your dedication.
• Benefit Essentials : 401(k) with up to 5% company match, medical/dental/vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance to protect you and your family, and full benefits.
• Real Balance: PTO, company holidays, and an earned hybrid option designed to protect your work-life balance and mental health.
• Real Support : You focus on execution and client service; our powerhouse marketing and administrative engine handles the business development.

Why the Law Office of Bryan Fagan?

We've spent over a decade building a reputation for excellence in Texas. Here, your skills are respected, your support is guaranteed, and your mission is clear: providing elite legal representation without the burnout of business development.

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.