Paralegal - Family Law

Family Law Paralegal

LOCATION

Arlington Area, Texas (South of I-20) | Onsite

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

• $55,000k/year + (BOE)
• Monday–Friday
• 8:00 AM–5:00 PM or 8:30 AM–5:30 PM (based on attorney preference and candidate availability)
• Direct Hire
• No weekends

ROLE IMPACT

Join a collaborative family law practice serving clients through some of life's most important transitions. In this role, you'll support a dedicated Family Law Attorney by managing an active caseload of approximately 60 cases, increasing to 60–80 cases during peak periods. This position is approximately 60% client communication and case management and 40% drafting legal documents, making strong communication skills and exceptional legal drafting experience essential to success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft and prepare family law documents, including petitions, motions, pleadings, discovery, divorce decrees, custody modifications, child support matters, adoption documents, mediation materials, and other court filings.
• Manage an active caseload while maintaining deadlines, attorney calendars, court appearances, mediations, depositions, and client files.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing timely updates, answering questions, collecting client payments, and delivering outstanding customer service throughout the legal process.
• Prepare and review discovery responses, disclosure statements, interrogatories, requests for production, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate case records and collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure efficient case progression.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: At least 3 years of experience supporting family law attorneys as a Family Law Paralegal.
• Demonstrated experience drafting a wide range of family law documents with minimal supervision and the ability to consistently bill 8 productive hours per day.
• Excellent communication, organization, and client relationship skills, with experience successfully managing both standard and high-volume family law caseloads.

CORE TOOLS & SYSTEMS

• Needles Case Management Software (preferred)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Legal calendaring and document management systems

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience handling divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, mediation, and related family law matters.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Professional, detail-oriented, organized, and able to build strong client relationships in a collaborative office environment.

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