Discovery Paralegal

The Alsandor Law Firm; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual, Half-day Fridays

Tuesday Lunch-on-Us

Team Collaboration on client matters

Instruction and training

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Bonus

EAP Program

Job summary

A leading law firm in Houston is seeking a Paralegal to support their legal team. The role involves drafting legal documents, calculating child support, and assisting in trial preparations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in family law and strong organizational skills, with a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Paralegal experience; Family Law experience preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in drafting discovery per Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Typing speed of at least 50 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Drafting requests and responses to interrogatories, disclosures, and production requests.
• Calculating child support, equity, and other relevant figures.
• Assisting lawyers in preparing for trial by organizing exhibits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong numerical data skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Job description

Do you love digging into the facts and details of a case, as well as helping people? We’re hiring a Paralegal to assist our legal team with drafting, answering, reviewing, and compelling written discovery. Additionally, this role involves calculating child support, creating an inventory of marital assets and liabilities, and other related tasks.

The ideal applicant should be experienced in drafting and responding to discovery, proficient in math and Excel spreadsheets, and highly organized with great attention to detail. Knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, particularly regarding discovery, and familiarity with the Texas family law system are essential. If this sounds like a job you’ll love, apply below.

We Offer:

• Casual, Half-day Fridays
• Tuesday Lunch-on-Us
• Team Collaboration on client matters
• Instruction and training

Full Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid CLE
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus
• EAP Program

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting requests and responses to interrogatories, disclosures, and production requests under the guidance of a lawyer
• Drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
• Meeting with clients to gather information about their legal documents
• Creating a Marital Inventory of Assets and Liabilities
• Calculating child support, equity, and other relevant figures
• Preparing exhibits
• Obtaining court policies and procedures
• Assisting lawyers in preparing for trial by organizing exhibits

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Paralegal experience; Family Law experience preferred
• 5+ years of experience in drafting discovery per Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Texas Family Law
• Typing speed of at least 50 wpm
• Strong numerical data skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Ability to meet deadlines based on written and verbal instructions
• Willingness to work overtime at least 20% of the time and be flexible to complete tasks
• Honesty, courtesy, and professionalism
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a team
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000 yearly

About The Alsandor Law Firm

For over 25 years, The Alsandor Law Firm has been a trusted name in Houston family law, led by Board-Certified Family Law Specialist Cheryl Alsandor. We provide strategic, compassionate representation tailored to each client’s unique situation—from divorce and custody to complex property division and enforcement of orders.

What sets us apart? Our commitment to excellence and the people behind the work. We hire smart, creative problem solvers who thrive in a collaborative environment and share a genuine passion for helping families through life’s most challenging moments. We believe great lawyering begins with great teamwork, and we invest in both.

If you’re looking for a place where your skills will be valued, your growth supported, and your work meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more about us at www.alsandorlaw.com