Family Paralegal

Manuel Diaz Law Firm PC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Supplemental insurance

Life insurance

Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-…

Paid time off

Paid holidays as designated by thefirm

401 (k)

Job summary

Manuel Diaz Law Firm, PC in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Family Paralegal to provide essential legal support in the Family Law Department. The role involves drafting documents, coordinating with clients, witnesses, and other parties, and maintaining case information under attorney supervision.

The ideal candidate will be bilingual in English and Spanish, have 3+ years paralegal experience, and possess strong organizational and secretarial skills.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of paralegal or equivalent legal support experience (preferred).
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Proficient with case management and legal document drafting.
• Strong secretarial and organizational skills.
• Experience with family law matters (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and enhance office efficiency.
• Handle communications with clients, witnesses, and other parties.
• Proactively maintain regular communication with clients to build trust and provide timely updates.
• Locate, organize, and develop relevant case information.
• Prepare, file, and maintain legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with obtaining and organizing documents from clients
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
• Translations (In-office and Out-of-Office)
• Draft Waiver of Service, Pleadings, Motions, Orders, Rule 11 Agreements, Correspondence, etc.
• Other duties may be assigned by the Family Paralegal Supervisor, Associate Attorney, Managing Attorney for the Family Department, or the Chief Legal Officer.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Secretarial

Organizational skills

Client communication

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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Family Paralegal

Full Time Clerical Fort Worth, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1293

Do you have a passion for helping clients and their families during some of life's most challenging moments? Do you naturally build trust and connect with people from all walks of life? Are you driven to achieve goals while going above and beyond to deliver exceptional service?

If you are seeking an opportunity to join a professional law firm that values teamwork, service, and excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Manuel Diaz Law Firm, PC. is a multi-practice law firm dedicated to guiding and empowering our community through exceptional legal services. We are seeking a self-motivated, bilingual (English/Spanish) Paralegal to join our Family Law Department.

Duties and Responsibilities :

The Paralegal will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney. Other responsibilities include:

• Provide administrative support to attorneys and enhance office efficiency.
• Handle communications with clients, witnesses, and other parties.
• Proactively maintain regular communication with clients to build trust and provide timely updates.
• Locate, organize, and develop relevant case information.
• Prepare, file, and maintain legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with obtaining and organizing documents from clients
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
• Translations (In-office and Out-of-Office)
• Draft Waiver of Service, Pleadings, Motions, Orders, Rule 11 Agreements, Correspondence, etc.
• Other duties may be assigned by the Family Paralegal Supervisor, Associate Attorney, Managing Attorney for the Family Department, or the Chief Legal Officer.

Qualifications & Skills :

• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel; Adobe Acrobat)
• Proficiency in English and Spanish
• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
• Three (3) or more years’ experience as a paralegal or equivalent legal support role (preferred)
• Experience with divorces, SAPCR, custody, child support, modification, and enforcement matters (preferred)

Hourly Pay : Competitive hourly pay based on relevant experience.

Job Type: Full-time

MDLF currently offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays as designated by the firm
• 401 (k)

Aside from a competitive salary and benefits package, at Manuel Diaz Law Firm, PC we believe every role contributes to our mission of guiding and empowering our community. We foster a collaborative, supportive workplace where team members are encouraged to learn, grow, and live our Core Values every day:

• Go Above and Beyond

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday