Senior Paralegal – Family Law

Law Office of Bryan Fagan; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Bonus up to $35K

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) 5% match

Job summary

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan in Houston seeks a Senior Paralegal with 7+ years of family law experience to manage complex matters from intake through decree. You will support attorneys with pleadings, discovery, and hearing prep, while maintaining strong client relationships in a fast-paced family law practice.

Competitive benefits accompany a strong emphasis on work-life balance. Join a growing Texas firm with multiple offices and a commitment to professional growth and excellent client

Qualifications

• 7+ years of family law experience in Texas.
• Paralegal board certification is a strong plus.
• Associate degree or Paralegal Certificate, or 10+ years TX experience.
• Excellent typing and MS Office / legal software proficiency.
• Strong organizational and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting complex pleadings and discovery documents.
• Managing extensive financial discovery and tracing funds.
• Preparing attorneys for hearings with trial binders and exhibits.
• Coordinating with forensic accountants and expert witnesses.
• Maintaining strong client relationships throughout litigation.

Skills

Typing & computer literacy

MS Office / Google Suite

Clio & TxDoc proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree or Paralegal Certificate

Bachelor's degree in related field

10+ years TX experience in lieu of education

Tools

Clio

TxDoc

Document management software

Job description

Senior Paralegal – Family Law

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Houston/Corporate

Reporting To: Kimberly Washington

Description

Elevate Your Impact: Join Texas’s Premier Family Law Team

At the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, we don’t just offer jobs; we provide a platform for elite legal professionals to architect the litigation process. We are expanding rapidly across Texas and are seeking a Senior Paralegal who is ready to manage a sophisticated caseload within a firm that prioritizes your professional trajectory and work-life balance.

About Us

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan is a firm that excels in family, estate planning & probate, and criminal law matters. We have (11) offices in Texas: (2) offices in Houston (Corporate and River Oaks,) and (1) office in Atascocita, Humble, Kingwood, The Woodlands, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and Humble.

In this role, you aren’t just supporting—you are an integral part of our mission to guide families through life's most important transitions. We provide a structured environment where specialized administrative teams handle non-legal tasks, empowering you to focus exclusively on high-level case management and trial preparation.

• Competitive Pay: Based on years of experience
• Paid Time Off!
• Earn up to $35K More: We offer an attractive billable hour bonus plan, paid out every 2 weeks!
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Also, Short/Long Term Disability Life Insurance and Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• An outstanding 401K (5% Match!)

Key Responsibilities

Your Role in Our Mission

As a Senior Paralegal, you will hit the ground running, managing complex matters from intake through final decree. Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting complex pleadings and discovery documents.
• Managing extensive financial discovery, including tracing separate property funds and investment account analysis.
• Systematically preparing attorneys for contested evidentiary hearings and final trials by creating trial binders, witness lists, and exhibit summaries.
• Coordinating with forensic accountants, appraisers, and other expert witnesses.
• Providing expert strategies and maintaining strong client relationships throughout the litigation process.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What you will bring to the role:

• A minimum of 7+ years of family law experience in Texas; 10+ years of experience is most preferred. A paralegal board certification is a strong plus.
• You will have an Associate’s degree or Certificate in Paralegal Studies or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. In lieu of education, we will accept 10+ years of exact experience in TX.
• Excellent typing skills and computer literacy, including a solid understanding MS Office and or Google Suite applications.
• Proficiency on Clio and TxDoc OR similar software.
• Demonstrate proficiency to focus on details, handle multiple tasks, and remain highly organized.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor and positive communicator.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Based on years of experience
• Paid Time Off!
• Earn up to $35K More: We offer an attractive billable hour bonus plan, paid out every 2 weeks!
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Also, Short/Long Term Disability Life Insurance and Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• An outstanding 401K (5% Match!)

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.