Paralegal - Family Law

Law Office of Bryan Fagan; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to 5% company match

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

PTO and company holidays

Hybrid work option

Training and CLE support

Job summary

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan in Fort Worth seeks a Paralegal specializing in Family Law to support case strategy and client advocacy.

You will manage the full lifecycle of family law matters, draft pleadings, handle discovery, and assist with trial readiness while maintaining a collaborative, work-life balanced environment. The role offers a competitive base salary between $50,000 and $75,000 per year, 401(k), benefits, and opportunities for CLEs in a fast-growing Texas firm.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of dedicated Texas Family Law experience as a paralegal.
• Proficiency in E-Filing across state court portals and local rules.
• Fluent in Clio/MyCase, Google Suite, and modern document management systems.
• Maintain professional ethics and remain calm under emotionally charged litigation.
• Team-oriented with ability to mentor and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Own full lifecycle of family law matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and complex discovery responses with accuracy.
• Lead discovery, tracing separate property funds and flag issues.
• Curate trial exhibits, notebooks, and manage RFOs with attorneys.
• Oversee court filings, calendaring, and capture billable hours.

Skills

Texas Family Law

Case management

Team leadership

Ethical judgment

Tools

Clio/MyCase

Google Suite

Job description

Paralegal - Family Law

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Fort Worth

Compensation: $50,000 - $75,000 / year

Description

Focus on the Strategy, Not the Search.

At the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, we’ve cleared the path so you can focus entirely on your passion: practicing law at the highest level. We are a premier, fast-growing Texas law firm specializing in family law, estate planning, probate, and criminal defense. With 14 offices across the state—including Houston, Galveston, Humble, The Woodlands, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, Dallas, and Fort Worth,we provide our attorneys with a powerhouse platform, a collaborative team environment, and a true work-life balance.

What You’ll Do

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Investment in your success: A full week of training will start you off with success as well as the offer to support CLEs as needed.
• Real Support: You focus on the strategy; our marketing and administrative engine handles the rest.

Why the Law Office of Bryan Fagan?

We’ve spent over a decade building a reputation for excellence in Texas. Here, your skills are respected, your support is guaranteed, and your mission is clear: providing elite legal representation without the burnout of business development.

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.