Senior Family Law Paralegal – Trial-Ready & Client-Focused

LEGACY LEGAL RECRUITING LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

LEGACY LEGAL RECRUITING LLC is seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal in Dallas, TX to support attorneys from inception through trial. The role requires 5+ years in family law and a proven ability to manage a busy caseload with precision and discretion.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of maintaining case files, drafting pleadings, and coordinating hearings in a fast-paced environment. Long-term growth and a collaborative team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of family law paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of Texas family law procedures and court rules.
• Experience handling a high-volume caseload in a law firm environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with attorneys and staff.
• Paralegal certificate preferred but not required based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, modifications, enforcement actions, and related proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Prepare and organize case files, exhibits, and trial notebooks.
• Manage case deadlines, court filings, and attorney calendars.
• Coordinate hearings, mediations, depositions, and client meetings.
• Review and summarize financial records, tax returns, bank statements, and other supporting documentation.
• Communicate directly with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third parties.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and courtroom support as needed.
• Maintain accurate case management records and ensure timely follow-up on all matters.

Skills

Texas family law procedures

High-volume caseload management

MS Office & legal case management

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Independent work with team

5-10 years paralegal experience

Education

Paralegal certificate preferred

Paralegal education/experience equivalence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software

Job description

LEGACY LEGAL RECRUITING LLC is seeking an experienced Family Law Paralegal in Dallas, TX to support attorneys from inception through trial. The role requires 5+ years in family law and a proven ability to manage a busy caseload with precision and discretion.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of maintaining case files, drafting pleadings, and coordinating hearings in a fast-paced environment. Long-term growth and a collaborative team culture are offered.