Paralegal - Family Law

Law Office of Bryan Fagan; Texas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

401(k) match

Medical/dental/vision

PTO & holidays

Hybrid option

Job summary

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is hiring a Paralegal - Family Law at our Dickenson, TX location. You will join a team focused on delivering strategic advocacy for clients in family law, estate planning, and related matters, while maintaining work-life balance.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of Texas Family Law paralegal experience, strong E-Filing skills, and fluency with Clio/MyCase and modern document management systems. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dedicated Texas Family Law experience as a paralegal.
• Proficiency in E-Filing and local rules.
• Experience with Clio/MyCase and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Case Ownership: Manage the full lifecycle of family law and EPG matters from inception through resolution.
• Strategic Drafting: Craft pleadings, motions, and complex discovery with technical accuracy.
• Discovery & Inventory: Lead discovery and inventory, tracing separate property funds and identifying red flags in financials.
• Trial Readiness: Curate trial exhibits, organize trial notebooks, and manage RFOs.
• Administrative Precision: Oversee court filings, calendaring, and billable hours.

Skills

Texas Family Law

Paralegal experience

Team leadership

Tools

Clio/MyCase

Google Suite

Document management

Job description

Paralegal - Family Law

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Dickenson

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

Description

Focus on the Strategy, Not the Search.

Specializing in family law, estate planning & probate, and criminal defense, the Law Office of Bryan Fagan operates 16 Texas locations. Our presence includes two offices in Houston (Corporate and The Heights) alongside locations in Abilene, Atascocita, Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Galveston, Humble, Kingwood, Richmond, Rockwall, San Antonio, The Woodlands, and Victoria—with further expansion on the horizon!

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.