Family Law Paralegal

CornerStone Professional Placement; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking a Family Law Paralegal to support a family law attorney in the Fort Worth, Texas area, including Grand Prairie. The role focuses on managing case documentation, coordinating client communications, and ensuring cases progress efficiently while delivering excellent client service.

Required are at least 3 years of experience supporting a family law attorney, strong written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting a family law attorney.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management and client service abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines while working independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and organize motions, pleadings, judgments, discovery materials, and other legal documents
• Maintain attorney calendars, case files, and schedule appointments, court appearances, mediations, and depositions
• Serve as a primary liaison between clients and the attorney, providing professional communication and timely follow-up
• Maintain accurate client records, monitor case activity, and promptly escalatem client concerns when appropriate
• Assist with trial preparation and case management as needed
• Support attorneys and legal staff with additional administrative and case management responsibilities

Skills

Legal support

Communication

Organization

Time management

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal case management software

Electronic document management systems

Job description

Fort Worth, Texas or Grand Prairie ,Texas

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

Family Law Paralegal

LOCATION

Fort Worth, Texas or Grand Prairie ,Texas

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

• Pay: $65,000+ annually
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Employment Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

ROLE IMPACT

Provide critical legal and administrative support to a family law attorney by managing case documentation, coordinating client communications, and helping ensure cases progress efficiently while delivering exceptional client service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, draft, and organize motions, pleadings, judgments, discovery materials, and other legal documents
• Maintain attorney calendars, case files, and schedule appointments, court appearances, mediations, and depositions
• Serve as a primary liaison between clients and the attorney, providing professional communication and timely follow-up
• Maintain accurate client records, monitor case activity, and promptly escalatem client concerns when appropriate
• Assist with trial preparation and case management as needed
• Support attorneys and legal staff with additional administrative and case management responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting a family law attorney
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational, time management, and client service abilities
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines while working independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Legal case management software
• Electronic document management systems

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with legal case management software
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
• Professional, positive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment