LEGAL ASSISTANT PARALEGAL

Westwood; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier law firm in Texas as an Experienced Family Law Paralegal, where your expertise will help shape the future of family law. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team, managing high-profile cases and ensuring client satisfaction. With a focus on organization and communication, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. The firm values professional growth and offers a supportive atmosphere for self-starters. If you're passionate about family law and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Discretionary bonuses

Excellent work-life balance

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of family law experience required.
• Knowledge of Texas Family Code and court procedures essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and maintain organized schedules.
• Communicate with clients and assist attorneys with case management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

5-7 years of family law experience

Board certification (a plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Westlaw Form Builder

Job description

Job Description

The KoonsFuller, P.C. law firm has been serving the Greater DFW community since 1978 and has a reputation of being one of the premier law firms in Texas. We are a client-focused law firm specialized in family and matrimonial law. We continue to grow and we are seeking to hire an Experienced Family Law Paralegal for our Plano office!

The ideal candidate will have experience with all aspects of family law. This candidate should be highly organized, self-motivated, and a team player. Candidates should have strong verbal and written communication skills as there will be significant client contact. The ability to multitask and manage deadlines is a must.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Review and draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, orders, inventories, correspondence
2. Maintain organized schedules and provide timely reminders for deadlines
3. Administrative duties, including but not limited to, calendaring hearings, trials, pretrial deadlines and organizing case files
4. Review and organize documents, exhibits, evidence, and case pleadings
5. Aid attorneys with discovery requests and preparation of hearings and trials
6. Communicate with clients, other attorneys and staff, and court staff
7. Organize and electronically file pleadings and serve documents
8. Assist the attorneys with case management from beginning to end.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 5 - 7 years of family law experience
2. Board certified a plus but not required
3. Must be knowledgeable in the Texas Family Code
4. Must have knowledge of court rules, procedures, and practices
5. Excellent proficiency in computer skills, such as Microsoft Office, Outlook and navigating a server
6. Excellent communication skills
7. Experience with utilizing Westlaw Form Builder
8. Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
9. Ability to handle high profile cases with multi-million-dollar estates
10. Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
11. Must be a team player who values excellence in their work and pays close attention to detail
12. Must be a self-starter who takes the initiative to continuously learn and grow professionally
13. Highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

What we offer:

1. Competitive pay
2. Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off
3. Discretionary bonuses
4. Excellent work-life balance
5. Hybrid schedule after a discretionary period
6. A team of attorneys and legal staff that will encourage you and provide you with the opportunity to grow professionally

Please send cover letter and resumes to Andrea Mitchell at [e-mail]. Only candidates with family law experience will be contacted.