Paralegal - Family Law

Law Office of Bryan Fagan; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

Hybrid work option

Job summary

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan in Austin is seeking a Paralegal specializing in Family Law. The role focuses on managing cases, drafting legal documents, and supporting trial preparations while ensuring work-life balance.

With at least 2 years of Texas Family Law experience, the ideal candidate will be proficient in legal software and have a collaborative teamwork approach. Competitive salary with bonuses and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Texas Family Law as a paralegal.
• Understanding the distinction between legal information and legal advice.
• Ability to remain calm in emotionally charged situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of family law and estate planning matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Lead discovery and inventory process.
• Prepare trial exhibits and manage trial notebooks.
• Ensure accurate oversight of court filings and deadlines.

Skills

Texas Family Law experience

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

E-Filing proficiency

Clio/MyCase fluency

Document management expertise

Job description

Paralegal – Family Law

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Austin

Reporting To: Kimberly Washington

Compensation: $40,000 - $80,000 / year

Description

Focus on the Strategy, Not the Search.

Most paralegals spend their time hunting for new business or managing administrative overflow. At the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, we’ve cleared your desk. We handle the lead generation and administrative heavy lifting so you can focus exclusively on high-level case management and strategic execution.

Our paralegal teams are the backbone of our advocacy and practice strategy. We strive to provide a true team-based environment that protects your work-life balance. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in family law to drive meaningful results for our clients, navigating them through their toughest chapters with professionalism and empathy.

What You’ll Do

• Case Ownership: Manage the full lifecycle of family law and EPG (Estate Planning/Guardianship) matters from inception through resolution.
• Strategic Drafting: Craft substantive pleadings, motions, and complex discovery responses with a high degree of technical accuracy.
• Discovery & Inventory: Lead the discovery and inventory process, including tracing separate property funds and identifying "red flags" in complex financial affidavits or business valuations.
• Trial Readiness: Partner with attorneys to curate trial exhibits, organize trial notebooks, and manage ongoing RFOs (Requests for Order).
• Administrative Precision: Oversee court filings, maintain rigorous calendaring for hearings and deadlines, and ensure billable hours are captured accurately.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: At least 2+ years of dedicated Texas Family Law experience as a paralegal, bilingual is a plus.
• Technical Mastery: Proficiency in E‑Filing across various state court portals and staying current with local rules.
• Software Expert: Fluent in Clio/MyCase, Google Suite, and modern document management systems.
• Ethical Anchor: A professional who understands the line between legal information and legal advice and remains calm under the pressure of emotionally charged litigation.
• Team Leader: A self‑starter capable of providing mentorship and contributing to a collaborative team culture.

What You’ll Get

We value our paralegal team as the backbone of our firm and compensate accordingly. We offer a "Big Law" structure with a "Boutique" focus on people.

• Competitive Earnings: A base salary commensurate with experience plus earn up to $35K more with our attractive billable hour bonus plan, paid out every paycheck!
• Essentials: 401(k) with up to 5% company match, medical/dental/vision, 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 the strategy; our marketing and administrative engine handles the rest.

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.